About this city
Also known as: Home of the Volo Auto Museum
Volo is a charming, historic suburban village situated in western Lake County, Illinois, surrounded by scenic marshlands, glacial lakes, and rolling prairie terrain. First settled in the 1840s and formally incorporated in 1993, Volo successfully preserved its small-town rural New England character while dynamically expanding its commercial retail footprint. The village is internationally famous among transportation enthusiasts and pop-culture collectors as the proud home of the massive Volo Auto Museum. Bounded by pristine state nature reserves, Volo serves as a unique crossroads where collector car culture, antique shopping, and rural outdoor recreation come together.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Explore thousands of vintage collector automobiles, Hollywood movie cars, and rare antique toys at the massive Volo Auto Museum. Browse the expansive labyrinth of indoor stalls at the Volo Antique Mall. Hike the scenic, pristine boardwalks and spot migratory marsh birds at the adjacent Volo Bog State Natural Area. Enjoy family camping at nearby fish-filled lakes.
