Zion offers many family-friendly festivals throughout the year, including Jubilee Days and Nostalgia Days. During the annual Festival of Lights, ride the free Holly Trolley along the vintage streetscapes of downtown Zion and see fabulous holiday displays at Shiloh Park and Kringle's Kingdom. Stroll beautiful Lake Michigan beaches or tee off at one of our four great public golf courses, including Thunderhawk and Sheperd's Crook. Explore the grand boulevards of Shiloh Park and tour the elegant 25-room Shiloh House. Visit Zion and see why they say, "Zion...a great place to bee!"
City of Zion Since 1901, millions of visitors have returned to Zion to enjoy our beaches, championship golf, parks and hometown charm. Our wide boulevards have names like Enoch and Damascus, recalling our unique religious history while our vintage streetscapes of shops and cafes is all about downtown commerce. Visit Zion and ride the Beeline Trolley and you'll discover why they say, "Zion...a Great Place to Bee!"
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Country Inn and Suites - Zion Hotel features game room, country gift shop, complimentary evening soup and snacks (Mon. - Thur.) and meditation gazebo. All guest rooms feature high speed Internet, Pay-Per View Movies, microwave, refrigerator, iron, full size ironing board and hair dryers.
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Emanuelson Inn Bed and Breakfast Built in 1903, the Emanuelson Inn is decorated in Victorian themes which exude warmth, charm and elegant comfort. 17 bedrooms and 3 cottages are reasonably priced. Weddings, showers, reunions, teas, small business conferences, meetings, etc., are welcome.
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Illinois Beach Resort & Conference Center Resort located on the shores of Lake Michigan. 92 guestrooms and suites, many with Lakeviews. 12,000 square feet of Meeting and Event space. Full-service Restaurant and Lounge serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Full-service Health Club with heated pool and Jacuzzi.
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Illinois Beach State Park Illinois Beach State Park is located along the shores of Lake Michigan from Waukegan to the Wisconsin state line. The park offers a campground, full service resort, camp store, picnic areas, hiking and biking trails and a visitors center open intermittently throughout the year. There is swimming along the six miles of beaches.
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Russell Military Museum "Where History Comes Alive." The Russell Military Museum has over 100 military vehicles on display from WWI to present day. The museum offers a 10,000 sq ft indoor display area and 8 acres of outdoor display. The museum is open year around with a discounted admission during the winter months because of the limited access to the outdoor displays. Birthday party and group packages available. Guided tours can also be arranged for groups. The museum is primarily outdoors so please check the weather or call ahead before planning your trip.
Shiloh House Shiloh House is an elegant 25-room mansion built by Zion's founder, the Rev. John Alexander Dowie, who headed the Christian Catholic Church. Now owned by the Zion Historical Society, the mansion is open for public tours on weekends.
