A peaceful lakeside scene with sandy beach in the foreground, calm water and a line of houses with yards and trees along the shoreline in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

Neighborhood + Hotels

Make the most of your visit by exploring the charming communities of Chicago's North Shore and extending your stay at one of the area's welcoming hotels.

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the Area

Citadel Theatre is part of a rich cultural and recreational corridor along Chicago’s North Shore.

Here are our personal favorites!

A image of the Historic Market Square with a tall clock tower with a green domed roof, a weather vane on top, and Roman numerals on the clock face, with an American flag in front of a building under a clear blue sky in Lake Forest, IL.

Lake Forest

Historic Market Square

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Entrance archway for Ravinia Festival with wooden structure and lights, with people gathering underneath on a walkway surrounded by trees.

Highland Park

Ravinia Festival

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Colorful flower garden in the Chicago Botanic Garden with a statue in the center, surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Glencoe

Chicago Botanic Garden

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Libertyville

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

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Gurnee

Six Flags Great America

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Aerial view of a large lake at sunset in Lake County, IL,, surrounded by green trees and residential houses, with a boat creating ripples on the water.

Photo courtesy of Visit Lake County

Stay Overnight

Traveling from outside the area? Extend your visit and explore all that Lake County has to offer. Whether you're planning a cultural getaway or a relaxing weekend, Citadel Theatre is a perfect centerpiece for your trip.

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Our Partners

Citadel Theatre is proud to be part of Lake County’s thriving arts and tourism community, helping drive local experiences that extend beyond the stage.