Restaurants
Here are some of our favorite places for a bite to eat.
Head over to The Keys for dinner. Suitable for the whole family. Later hours are more of a bar and would be better for the adults.
The Keys Restaurant & Lounge
712 Main StHead over to The Keys for dinner. Suitable for the whole family. Later hours are more of a bar and would be better for the adults.
Los Amigos
5 Resort DriveQuality Mexican Restaurant.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Their salsa is one of our favorites.
Guzman's restaurant
1150 12th StreetOur favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Their salsa is one of our favorites.
Lots of activities at this Restaurant & Winery. Enjoy dinner, tasting wine, live music, sand volleyball, etc.
6 locals recommend
Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery
15469 IL-127Lots of activities at this Restaurant & Winery. Enjoy dinner, tasting wine, live music, sand volleyball, etc.
Duey's on Fairfax
1028 Fairfax StreetGood food and Karaoke every Friday night.
Chaddy Daddy's BBQ
491 Fairfax StreetBest BBQ in Carlyle. Takeout or outdoor dining only.
Dough Boys Pizzeria
960 Fairfax StreetBest Pizza in the area. Takeout and delivery.
Blind Daddy's Hideout
103 Republican StreetBoat Rental & Marina
Keyesport Boat Rental
10 Davis StGive Keyesport Boat Rental a call if your looking to get out on the lake!
West Access Marine
14222 Lake RdDam West Pontoon Rentals, LLC
14222 Lake RdGet on the water!
Boulder Access Marina
26000 County Rd 1850 NFill up at Boulder Marina.
Beaches
Dam West Beach is one of the larger beaches on the lake. It is about a 15-20 minute drive from the Harbor Light Hangout.
Dam West Beach
Dam West Beach is one of the larger beaches on the lake. It is about a 15-20 minute drive from the Harbor Light Hangout.
Golf Courses
Governors Run Golf Course
3300 Governors DrHigh Quality Golf Course. This is one of the better tracks in the area.
Twin Oaks is a solid 9-hole golf course. Perfect to get in on a Friday evening or early in the morning before heading out on the lake.
Twin Oaks Golf Course
21900 IL-127Twin Oaks is a solid 9-hole golf course. Perfect to get in on a Friday evening or early in the morning before heading out on the lake.
Indian Springs Golf Course
21347 IL-185Hidden gem. Some of the nicest turf in the area.
Carlyle Lake Golf Club
11717 IL-127Cheap 9 hole course.
Winery
Copper Dock Winery
498 700 NWell known winery in the area. About a 30 minute drive from HLB.
Hidden Lake Winery
County Rd 400 EWell known winery with great atmosphere. About 35 minutes from HLB.
Twelve Oaks Vineyard
18975 Vogel RdFamily Vine
1349 Red Ball TrailBretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery
15469 IL-127Hiking
This state park has several hiking trails if your looking to get out and enjoy nature.
Hazlet State Park
This state park has several hiking trails if your looking to get out and enjoy nature.
Hospital
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital
9515 Holy Cross LnClosest hospital in case of emergencies.