Blu House Guidebook
Food scene
Antioch Pizza
994 Illinois Rte 59This cafe is called Little Bean now and is right next to Trillium Yoga.
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Cafe Book
395 Lake StThis cafe is called Little Bean now and is right next to Trillium Yoga.
Lake House Restaurant
850 Tower DriveLake's Pancake House
25489 Illinois 173The Latte Cafe & Bakery
1185 Main StOliverii North 👍
384 Lake StReflections On Deep Lake
38564 North Edgewood StreetThe Shanty Restaurant
38985 US-41Starbucks
560 Illinois 173This Starbucks at 173 and Deep Lake Road is newer than the COVID vaccine.
The Vegas Café
914 Main StCasa Ruiz
934 Main StreetLocal Mexican Yum
Dangela's Dumplings
133 North Milwaukee AvenueAuthentic dumplings to eat there, to go, or to take home frozen.
All in Lake County come here for special occasion cakes and bakery goods.
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Lovin Oven Cakery
355 N Milwaukee AveAll in Lake County come here for special occasion cakes and bakery goods.
Station 51 truck company bar&grill
883 Main StreetJust opened June 1; haven’t tried it out yet.
Antiques/Shopping
Antioch Flower Shop
381 Lake StreetLovely little florist full of interesting and unusual house plants.
This florist has an amazing selection of succulents. On a dreary day their greenhouse always seems warm and sunny, and you can hear cows mooing from next door.
Floral Acres Florist and Greenhouse
40870 N Illinois 83This florist has an amazing selection of succulents. On a dreary day their greenhouse always seems warm and sunny, and you can hear cows mooing from next door.
Coffee shop and antiques in one place! Lots of vendors and great browsing.
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Great Lakes Antiques Boutique
1615 N Illinois 83Coffee shop and antiques in one place! Lots of vendors and great browsing.
Ms. Peddler's Boutique
901 Main StreetRustic and Reclaimed Market
927 Main StreetThe Painted Lady Antiques
1072 Main StreetFamily Heirloom Antiques
1098 Main StOutdoor Recreation
Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Canoeing.
So many trails. These are our favs.
Hastings Lake Forest Preserve
21155 W Gelden RdRaven Glen West Forest Preserve
Illinois 173Independence Grove Forest Preserve
16400 Buckley RdSummer outdoor music venue!
Sterling Lake has a boat launch for canoes and SUPs. Fishing too. Canoe launch for Des Plaines River is further south on Wadsworth Road, called Sedge Meadow.
Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve
Sterling Lake has a boat launch for canoes and SUPs. Fishing too. Canoe launch for Des Plaines River is further south on Wadsworth Road, called Sedge Meadow.
Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve
15615 West Wadsworth RoadCanoe launch here to the Des Plaines River.
Pine Dunes Forest Preserve
42909 Hunt Club RoadChain O'Lakes State Park
8916 James RdLoon Lake
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Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort [CLOSED for 19/20 Season, Office Hours Only]
11931 Fox River RdEquestrian
Silverwood Farm
28426 98th StreetSusanna Farms
24153 W West Town Line RoadFields & Fences School of Horsemanship, Inc.
36550 Hunt Club RoadThe Tempel Lipizzans
17000 W Wadsworth RdOutlet Malls and Discount Shopping
Outlet malls, for better or worse
Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
11211 120th AveGurnee Mills
6170 W Grand AveCostco Wholesale
7707 94th AveSam's Club
6570 Grand AvenueDon’t let the name fool you, this Walmart is unlike any other. Clean, friendly, small town. I run into friends here all the time.
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Walmart Supercenter
2680 N Illinois 83Don’t let the name fool you, this Walmart is unlike any other. Clean, friendly, small town. I run into friends here all the time.
Groceries
Everyone needs a grocer now and then.
The Farmstand at Tempel Farms Organics
17970 West Millburn RoadOrganic farm stand open 24-7 on the honor system.
ALDI
1390 Deep Lake RdClosest emergency milk and cookies, if you count car and walking time.
Walmart Supercenter
2680 N Illinois 83Yes, sometimes get our groceries at Walmart.
Jewel-Osco
966 Illinois Rte 59Come here for the produce.
Amazing deli sandwiches and organics. Good coffee; best for lunch on the go.
Old Mill Creek Country Store
19588 IL-173Amazing deli sandwiches and organics. Good coffee; best for lunch on the go.
Entertainment and Drinks
Hang with the locals. Check bar listing for summer live music.
Blarney Island
27760 W Grass Lake RdTaylor’s on Toft
921 Toft AvenueSleepy quiet bar; Thursdays 1/2 price martini night.
Rivalry Alehouse
945 Main StreetLocally and internationally crafted beers.