Please register or login to continue

MacKenzie Ice Arena (LFA)

Travel Guide

Lake Forest, IL


If you're a team of young athletes in the bustling city of Chicago, get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with fun and excitement! Here are some thrilling activities to try:

- Cheer on the Chicago Cubs or the Chicago White Sox at a baseball game, and witness the electrifying atmosphere of these legendary teams.
- Head over to Navy Pier, where you can ride the towering Ferris wheel or challenge your teammates to a game of mini-golf.
- Lace up your skates and take to the ice at the Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon for a memorable afternoon of ice skating.
- Test your climbing skills at Brooklyn Boulders, an indoor climbing gym that offers various routes for all levels of climbers.
- Visit the Shedd Aquarium and dive into a world of marine life, from mesmerizing dolphins to colorful corals.

So gather your teammates, soak up the energetic vibe of Chicago, and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Planning Ahead

Icon Accommodations

Find a team-friendly hotel near MacKenzie Ice Arena (LFA)

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa

Lake Forest, IL (0.72 miles)

Right off I-94, we're steps from Conway Park and 10 minutes from the Lake Forest Metra Station, Wildlife Discovery Center and Market Square. The Great Lakes Naval Station can be reached in 20 minutes and O'Hare Airport is only 20 miles away.

Hilton Garden Inn Schaumburg

Schaumburg, IL (16.47 miles)

We’re less than a mile from Woodfield Mall and the Streets of Woodfield, and within 5-miles of LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago, Medieval Times, Paylocity, Zurich, Verizon, and IBM offices. Arlington Park is just 15 minutes away. Enjoy breakfast and dinner, including evening room service, from our Garden Bar & Grille, along with snacks from our 24-hour Pavilion Pantry.

Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates

Hoffman, IL (17.93 miles)

Off I-90, we're less than two miles from the Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre. Within a 15-minute drive, reach Woodfield Mall, Sears Centre Arena, and Arlington International Racecourse. Chicago O'Hare Airport is 20 minutes away. Perks include our free local shuttle, indoor pool, fitness center, free WiFi, and 24-hour snack shop.

Icon Transportation

Rent a charter bus or find a rental car in Lake Forest

Coram Deo Coach, INC

Buffalo Grove, IL (7.09 miles)

Family owned business located in the Chicagoland Area. We take pride in providing safe, reliable, and personalized charter bus experiences for families, groups and organizations. With a focus on customer satisfaction and community, we offer experienced drivers, clean and well maintained buses, and tailored serves to ensure every journey is memorable and hassle-free. Join us for a journey where you're not just passengers; you're part of our family.

STAR TRANSPORTATION

Eagan, MN (319.38 miles)

Star is your one-stop shop for professional transportation services. We offer a diverse fleet of vehicles including 2024-2025 model year Prevost and MCI 56 passenger motor coaches, mini-coaches, passenger vans, SUVs, sedans, and mini-vans. We specialize in transportation anywhere in Minnesota and beyond. Sports teams, school events, airport transfers, point to point, charters, over the road trips and much more. Fleet of over 70 vehicles, and experienced, professional drivers. 24 hour dispatch and reservations. Family owned and operated for over 27 years. New model vehicles, safe, professional, friendly drivers. Licensed and insured. USDOT 686106. Ask for Hank Miller Charter, Groups & Events Specialist hank@limostar.com
While You're Here

Icon Places to Eat

Team-friendly restaurants near MacKenzie Ice Arena (LFA)

Panera Bread

Lake Bluff, IL (2.17 miles)

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Lake Bluff, IL (2.29 miles)

Potbelly

Vernon Hills, IL (2.8 miles)

Portillo's

Vernon Hills, IL (3.5 miles)

Buffalo Wild Wings

Vernon Hills, IL (4.21 miles)

Icon Things to Do

Need a team activity for the weekend?

Dave & Busters - Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills, IL (2.95 miles)

entertainment center

Bowlero Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills, IL (3.22 miles)

bowling alley

Par King Skill Golf

Lincolnshire, IL (5.07 miles)

mini-golf course

Lakeside Recreation Center

Mundelein, IL (5.33 miles)

bowling alley

Fair Haven Lanes

Mundelein, IL (5.4 miles)

bowling alley
In case of emergencies

Icon Shops

Forget to pack something?

REI Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills, IL (2.63 miles)

Dick's Sporting Goods - Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills, IL (2.8 miles)

Hot Shot Ice Arena Pro Shop

Lake Bluff, IL (3.29 miles)

Fred's Pro Shop

Vernon Hills, IL (3.35 miles)

Xtreme Hockey & Lacrosse

Vernon Hills, Il (3.4 miles)

Icon Sports Medicine

Need immediate care during a game?

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

Glenview, IL (11.25 miles)

Open 7 Days a Week - Check Website for Holidays & Hours

Total Rehab Therapy Partners - Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood, IL (18.28 miles)

We treat the following: ACL INJURIES SCIATICA AND BACK PAIN NECK PAIN SHOULDER PAIN HIP AND KNEE PAIN FOOT AND ANKLE PAIN ELBOW, WRIST, AND HAND PAIN ARTHRITIS BALANCE AND GAIT DISORDERS CHRONIC PAIN FALL PREVENTION FIBROMYALGIA HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE RELIEF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INJURIES NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS POOR POSTURE PELVIC FLOOR PRE-SURGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY POST-MASTECTOMY POST-SURGICAL REHABILITATION ROTATOR CUFF INJURY RELIEF SCOLIOSIS SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SPORTS INJURIES TMJ DYSFUNCTION WORK INJURIES
Map
Notes
Print this page and write notes here