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From the merchant: Flute, clarinet, saxophone or bassoon lessons with an experienced teacher/performer. Beginners are welcome.
30.2 Miles
67%
3 votes
635 N Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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A public water park, Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center features zero-depth pools for lap swimming and recreational use, a 700-foot lazy river and water slides. It also offers a sand playground, lockers, lounge chairs and a snack bar.
30.3 Miles
Kids can enjoy a good time in Odyssey Fun World, whether in the four story tunnel or the ball pit area, to mention a few things. It has 11 party rooms which can welcome more than 600 visitors.
30.3 Miles
A 40-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Hawthorn offers open and league bowling with glow lanes and a pro shop. The center provides private event rooms, a billiard table, a lounge, arcade games and a snack bar.
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Brunswick Zone (formerly known as Hawthorn Lanes) provides 40 individual lanes of ten pin bowling, including GLOW lanes with specialty glow-in-the-dark lighting. Visitors can also access a full video arcade, lounge, snack bar, and pro shop.
30.4 Miles
Opened in 1981 to celebrate 150 years since the town was established, Riverwalk has plenty of attractions for the entire family, including a playground, a beach and grill resort, and 1,75 miles of walkway along the river.
30.4 Miles
The Massacre Haunted House is a 20,000 foot haunted house hosted annually. The haunted house is designed for adults. Visitors may tour the house in groups of six or seven, walking through over sixty rooms with frightening decorations and actors.
30.4 Miles
85%
20 votes
83rd & Book Road, Naperville, IL 60567
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Located on 1829 acres of land in total, the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve is a forest preserve that contains a large amount of biodiversity. Visitors commonly enjoy walking through the trails or having picnics while enjoying the natural scenery.
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Hollywood Palms Cinema is more than a movie going experience. It has also a private screening room, a restaurant and a bar, making it ideal for both adults and children.
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87%
70 votes
1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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Part of the Loyola University campus, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was once the home of General Electric founder, Samuel Insull and, later, the residence of the Cuneo family. The site is now used for classes and special events.
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Situated on the lake waterfront, Century Park features common park amenities like fishing, a bike trail, picnic areas, a children's playground, and public restrooms. Athletic fields for baseball, softball, and volleyball are also available.