“Hot Ground Gym is incredible! Two of my kids attend HGG camps and days off school regularly and they LOVE IT. And our youngest is old enough to attend camp with her older siblings this summer too! I love HGG as a parent because of the confidence it builds in my very different children. Recently HGG came to our elementary school and donated their time for our students to enhance leadership + teamwork. It was inspiring and I am so grateful for HGG’s involvement in our local community. You cannot find a better place for your kids to discover their own strengths. Thank you Sam & Doug!”
“We have used Maravellas for weddings and large family gatherings for years. The food is always good, the place is clean and well decorated, and the service is great.”
“We rented the entire roller rink for a kiddo birthday party and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff was helpful & responsive through planning and then friendly and fun on site for our event! Just For Fun Roller Rink was clean, well managed, and such a blast! For the adults who grew up with lots of roller rinks, you will LOVE reliving your childhood. They have a snack bar, video games, black lights, disco ball, DJ who takes requests, and trainers to help new skaters. We will absolutely be back with our family, it was a great experience!!”
“Can’t say enough good things about this place. Mac was awesome, so friendly and ready with tasty beverages throughout the day. Plenty of space, quiet, and fantastic prices. My wife and I worked there all day long to give my parents and the grandkids some time together. We will absolutely return without any hesitation!”
9:30AM - 5PM
16400 W Buckley Rd, Libertyville“Beautiful little park, wonderful trails for running, walking, biking. Sandy beach area with fire pits. Fantastic beer garden next to the water. I don't think I've ever seen a place with all this before.”
Open 24 hours
485 N Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa“My name is Kayleen and I am the owner of Kayleen Nyshell Photography! I have had the pleasure to photograph a couple weddings at the mansion and I absolutely LOVE it there! The staff is incredible, easy to work with, and cater to your every need to make sure your wedding day goes by smoothly. I highly recommend them!”
Open 24 hours
26225 Riverwoods Blvd, Lake Forest“A colleague booked this trip. Hotel right off the interstate, convenient but not quiet. Front desk staff was hit or miss in terms of service. Bartender spent most of her time playing gin rummy with the waitress. Full bar and restaurant, a good spot for meetings/conference. Food menu at HGIs is usually consistently decent.”
“The rooms at The Forester are crisp, clean and oh-so- comfortable. Decor is elegantly artistic. The area/parking - quiet and safe. The Staff are professional and prompt.My personal fav: the breakfast menu offers a sophisticated take on every day classics - the items we ordered were delicious and beautifully prepared.We enjoyed our short stay - will return!”
2PM - 12:30AM
631 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan“was in last night on a busy night the employees were great an very accommodating even during what appeared to be a league night. fast and friendly. we ordered light appetizers which came out hot and fresh. much recommended”
“Encore is an AMAZING wedding venue. They have so many room options and their premium package includes.. like everything you need for a successful event.My guests complimented everything.. from the food, photobooth, decor, DJ, etc. (they especially loved the bacon wrapped scallops).Our event planner was Erica and she is the best. She cares about her job and it shows! If you see this Erica, you're amazing and thank you again!When the event was a couple weeks away she gave me her personal number so we could stay in contact easily.I highly recommend encore events for future couples. This venue has everything so the only thing you really need to stress about is payment ?”
“An awesome experience to meet other Navy recruit families. Dedicated sarge who put this on and for the owner of this place to donate it for our use free of charge!”
Open 24 hours
3800 Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan“In for the boot camp graduation. The staff are very knowledgable and informative about the gradation process. They do this every week. Recommend taking the shuttle. Good restaurants all around.Rooms: Bathrooms need stronger exhaust flow.Nearby activities: Casino, don’t bother. Good GPS transmission .Safety: No Issues. Shuttle drivers are dependable. Use the shuttle to pick up you sailorWalkability: Next door to Walmart and restaurantsFood & drinks: Full bar, great staff.”
“We usually stay here when visiting family, and have recommended it to other out of town relatives. The staff is great and accommodating. My only complaint during our last visit was that the room was not as nice as our prior visits (pretty run down), and the hotel was overrun due to an EDM concert at the fairgrounds. I only wish they would have put the concert-goers on the same floor(s) together and put "regular" guests in a different area. The halls reaked from all of the pot smoking that was going on, and the partying was non-stop. They broke the elevator, and to the hotel's credit, it was repaired in a timely manner. Overall, the hotel is a great value and we love the staff. I just hope the next time they have a crowd like they did, they segregate the groups so everyone can have a good visit.Rooms: The rooms are functional with a kitchenette and full-size refrigerator. They are a little dated, but it's a great value.”
“I went here for a birthday party. All employees were incredibly cheerful and positive. Even when we broke the bowling system ( it happened 3 times ?) they were very understanding. the food was amazing and everything was sparkly clean, overall I had a great time!”
“Great place. My daughter loves going there. Coach Jill is amazing with children and Linda front office receptionist is always very sweet and helpful. Definitiely a 5 star.”
“Great gym, trainers are knowledgeable, equipment is up to date and members support each other. Personal training sessions are individualized and very motivating.”
“I think that the "mean lady" referenced in previous reviews has either retired or been fired lol, as the young man and woman I've encountered the last two times have been very friendly. The course is in really good shape. My only issue is with the contrived tee shot landing areas. I play the blue (back) tees, and on holes #1, #8, and #9 the creek could not be in a worse place. On #1, a decent player is forced to lay up with a hybrid, 5-iron, or 6-iron. A drive of 235 will go right into the creek. #8 is very similar. It's only 220 yards to the creek on the left and 240 to the right. But a very difficult "carry" of about 270, for anyone not named Mcilroy or DeChambeau. I hit a straight 3-hybrid right into it today. Then, same thing on #9. I went way to the very back of the tee box where it's 240 to the water and hit 3 wood into the wind right up to the edge. The maintenance staff should try to create a tee box further back on these three holes, so that it's not a mid-iron followed by a fairway wood to get home in two on these three par 4s.”
Open 24 hours
450 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills“This was the only hotel in the area with CRIBS for babies. THANKS TO THE AMAZING STAFF TEAM who set up the cribs for us at midnight with a smile on their faces. They welcomed us in the morning with breakfast and milk for our babies. God bless u.”
“My niece Madison had her quince at the Milan. It was a great experience very clean. The Dancefloor was amazing. The food was great. They also had top shelf of alcohol. ;) highly recommended.”
Open 24 hours
6161 W Grand Ave, Gurnee“Because I'm coming after a long, long journey, the moment I landed in Chicago, my eyes started looking around and I found lots of interesting and new places to see.”
“I recently hosted my child's birthday party at the Launch and I have to say, the manager, Gustavo, went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. From helping me book the party package to making sure all the kids were having a great time, the manager was always on top of things.They were extremely attentive and accommodating, making sure all the kids were safe while still having a blast. The manager even helped coordinate food delivery and made sure the party room was set up perfectly for us.Overall, Gustavo’s attention to detail and excellent customer service really made the party a success. I would highly recommend hosting a party at Launch and working with their wonderful manager. Thank you for a great experience!”
“went to the fair tonight and the prices are just insane. $10 for parking, $15 per person entry, $17 funnel cakes, $8 fountain drink PLUS $4 for refills, $10 for a corn dog, $20 for a game where you throw 5 tiny balls at balloons. $4 water bottles should be $1. it's just absolutely insane. i enjoy the food and atmosphere but damn. make it reasonably priced!!!”