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    Waukegan Harbor Lighthouse

    4.0 (1 review)

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    Mother Rudd House and Museum

    Mother Rudd House and Museum

    5.0(1 review)
    4.9 mi

    I have passed this house a couple of times and was amazed by how cute the house was. I wondered who…read morelived there and what the importance of the house was. The presence of the house seemed intriguing. It had a welcoming presence it. A few months later, my mother was researching Underground Railroad sites in Illinois and we found out that the Mother Rudd House in Gurnee, Illinois was one of the sites. We decided to go to this historical site, which was amazing and full of history in the Lake County Illinois area. The Mother Rudd house was a place that housed travelers in the 19th century, was a place where community events were held, and was a safe haven for slaves who were seeking freedom. Mother Rudd was a mother of 13 children, yet still was able to care for others, including people in her community. The house was amazing with great artifacts and memories that go back two centuries. The hosts were friendly and gave a lot of information about what the Mother Rudd house was used for, and what the Gurnee community was like long ago.Several families donated artifacts from their family history to help one understand legacies of Lake County history. It was great to see others interested in history and restoring historical landmarks. I would encourage young and and old to visit this house and take a stroll down memory lane. It's best to call and schedule an appointment ahead of time.

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    Mother Rudd House and Museum - Mother Rudds Barn , used for the Underground Railroad

    Mother Rudds Barn , used for the Underground Railroad

    Mother Rudd House and Museum - Mother Rudd Home built in 1843 was a inn used as a stagecoach stop, the barn not back was used by the Underground Railroad

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    Mother Rudd Home built in 1843 was a inn used as a stagecoach stop, the barn not back was used by the Underground Railroad

    Village of Lake Bluff

    Village of Lake Bluff

    5.0(2 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    Probably one of my favorite communities on the North Shore. At least 3-4 times a week my hubby and…read moreI take a drive up the lakeshore and end up in Lake Bluff as our northern most destination point. The town is quaint and small, and when passing through the neighborhoods, everyone waves. Some of the homes have a lovely farmhouse vibe, and I especially adore the pink-ish one on the main road heading in and out of town. At the eastern most point of the community you'll end up at the top of the hill overlooking Lake Michigan. It's sooooo pretty. There is a super cute downtown, and my favorite apple fritter in the whole world (ginormous and sugary) can be purchased at Hansa Coffee Roasters. I might add that the coffee is outstanding! They serve a fantastic smooth brew mixed with friendly and excellent service. (Link to Hansa Coffee review: https://bit.ly/ASHansaCoffee) You'll see in the attached photos that the village has done a great job offering outdoor patio dining by the town square for those who want to safely gather with friends and family. Town secret: There is a house that has an outdoor model train in their yard that runs year-round around a mini elevated track. We stop by every single time to watch it loop around. I'd love to know the story behind it. *Worth the trip up north.

    Lake Bluff is a pleasant little town. It's too far to really be a suburb; maybe "exurb" is proper…read more On the one hand, Lake Bluff has some aspects of a typical Illinois farm town, where everyone pretty much knows everyone else. On the other hand, it's a haven for the super-rich, a Lake Forest without the ostentatious pretension. There's a very pretty town square with a good summertime farmer's market, an interesting mix of good restaurants, small shops and a lot of banking services (no surprise there). I've never felt uneasy walking through town after dark, as crime appears to be very low.

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    Village of Lake Bluff
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