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ILLINOIS 109 N 7th Street Lexington, Kentucky - The Horse Capital
GURNEE Springfield, IL 62701 of the World. Explore Lexington’s signa-
leah.guffey@springfield.il.us ture industry with a visit to the world-re-
Lake County CVB Kimberly Ghys 217.789.2360 x5530 nowned Kentucky Horse Park or iconic
5465 W Grand Ave Ste 100 www.visitspringfieldillinois.com Keeneland Race Course. See where 95%
Gurnee, IL 60031 of the worlds bourbon supply comes from
as you sip your way through the bluegrass
kimberly@lakecounty.org Patriotic Springfield, Illinois is a place with a tour of historic and craft bourbon
where we understand pride. And we
800-525-3669 would be proud to be the location for your distilleries. While we respect the bourbon,
www.lakecountyreunions.com next military reunion. This interesting, af- we also invite you to drink the beer with
When planning a reunion for your fellow fordable and centrally-located destina- a tour of a local craft brewery along the
Brewgrass Trail. Add in a booming culinary
veterans, why not choose the home of tion offers a place to gather that is rich in scene, our live music shows, easy acces-
the largest naval training center? Centrally military history, and offers all of the other sibility and Southern Hospitality around
located between Chicago and Milwaukee amenities you’ve come to expect, such every corner, and you can see why Lex-
and 30 minutes from O’Hare airport, it’s as great dining, plenty of touring options ington is the best city for your reunion. In
convenient and accessible for guests from and a friendly all-American atmosphere. fact, Lexington’s unique brand of South-
near and far. While you’re here, take a tour Just some of the sites of interest to mili- ern hospitality and compassionate spirit
of the base and Great Lakes Naval Muse- tary groups include the Illinois State Mil- has earned Lexington a spot on the top
um, have lunch at the Port O’ Call restau- itary Museum; WWII, Korea and Vietnam 20 Most Caring Cities by Wallet Hub! Start
rant overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan War Memorials; the Air Combat Museum; planning your next military reunion at
and even attend a graduation ceremony. Oak Ridge Cemetery and Camp Butler visitlex.com
You can also enjoy activities and attrac- National Cemetery. Plus, we have Abra-
tions of all sorts from theater performanc- ham Lincoln sites, historic homes, Route
es to world-class attractions and gracious 66 nostalgia and much more. Many of our LOUISVILLE
garden walks. Make sure to stop by the sites can be used as special event venues
for one-or-a-kind dinners and receptions. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport
Russell Military Museum and see the rare
collection of over 300 military vehicles Get in touch to see how we can help you Kim Broussard
and weaponry or check out the Combat plan your next legendary reunion right 830 Phillips Ln
Zone Exhibit and classic cars at Volo Auto here in Springfield, IL. Louisville, KY 40209
Museum. You could also tour Fort Sheri- kbroussard@cplouisville.com
dan or take the group to downtown Chi- KENTUCKY 502-380-4230
cago to see the sights and tour the U-505 LEXINGTON
German Submarine at the Museum of Sci- cplouisville.com
ence and Industry. Then cap off each eve- Visit LEX Maximum Room block (on peak): 500
ning with a delicious dinner full of great Roseanne Mingo Maximum Banquet (rounds of 8): 1000
conversation with lifelong friends. 250 West Main St Suite 2100
Lexington, KY 40507 The Crowne Plaza Louisville completed a
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With 588 guest rooms, 50,000 square feet
Visit Springfield Illinois 859-244-7714 of meeting space, complimentary ground
Leah Guffey visitlex.com level parking, complimentary airport shut-
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