SOME SUGGESTED ITINERARIES ARE
BELOW:
Itinerary
1 - The Way It Was: Start
your day with a tour of the elegant Cuneo Museum and Gardens in
nearby Vernon Hills. Then join us for lunch in Long Grove followed
by an afternoon of shopping discoveries in our picturesque historic
business district and a Chocolate Factory Tour, where chocolate
is made the old-fashioned way.
Itinerary 2 -
Culture etc.: Start your
day with a tour of the elegant Cuneo Museum and Gardens in nearby
Vernon Hills followed by lunch and spectacular shopping in Long
Grove. After an early dinner, head for Marriott's Lincolnshire
Theater or, season permitting, an evening under the stars at Ravinia's
famed concert grounds.The next day, take a train ride along the
perimeter of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the nation's second most
visited public garden. Enjoy a boxed luncheon at the garden before
heading onto your next destination.
Itinerary 3 -
Shopper's Delight: For
the serious shoppers, we suggest starting your day in Long Grove's
more than 90 shops, where your clients will find treasures to
delight all the senses. Plan lunch at one of our five restaurants
and shop some more. Then, head to Woodfield Mall for a light dinner
and an evening's worth of, you guessed it, shopping in one of
the nation's largest malls.
Itinerary 4 -
Country Roads, a day trip: A
little history, a little education, lots of shopping, and lots
of eating make for the perfect day trip. Travel the area's prettiest
roads while visiting the Lake County Discovery Museum, Historic
Long Grove and Cuneo Museum and Gardens
MORE AREA INFORMATION:
Festivals:
Chocolate Festival in May, Strawberry Festival in
June and Apple Festival in October. Visit our Festivals Page for more info
Tour Services:
- Sales promotion
materials and visual aids
- Itinerary planning
assistance
- Reservation assistance
with partnership hotels
- Reservation assistance
at our restaurants
- Free parking
- "Meet and
Greet" of your motorcoach passengers at our Info Center
- Coupon books
for special-incentive shopping
- Educational/pleasure
programs tailored to your needs
- Historical tour
information
- Narrative info
for tour escort
Miscellaneous: In addition to enjoying our seasonal festivals and
our unique specialty shops, visitors frequently comment on:
- The number of international shops
- The variety of boutiques and the quality of the merchandise
- Our fine art and artisan galleries
- The variety of restaurant choices
- Guided trolley tours on special weekends
- Afternoon High Tea available at Seasons Restaurant
- Evening sing-alongs at the Village Tavern
- The historic charm and beauty of the area
Long Grove was a national finalist
in the "Prettiest Painted Places In America" contest
(September 1997).
Long Grove made the Guiness Book
Of World Records with the largest chocolate sculpture ever created
during our first annual Chocolate Festival in May of 2000.
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