Waukegan Travel Guide

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Frozen Icy Lake *A Beautiful Nature* #MyBackyard #Nature #Waukegan #Lighthouse #Illinois #Chicago #USA #Sunset #Winter #Landscape #Cloud #Cloudscape #Sky #Adventure Frozen Icy Lake, a very rare nature scene caught my attention in winter. Photo captured at Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan Illinois USA. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.
Frozen Icy Lake *A Beautiful Nature* #MyBackyard #Nature #Waukegan #Lighthouse #Illinois #Chicago #USA #Sunset #Winter #Landscape #Cloud #Cloudscape #Sky #Adventure Frozen Icy Lake, a very rare nature scene caught my attention in winter. Photo captured at Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan Illinois USA. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.
Against the Winter Sun *A Beautiful Nature* #Nature #Waukegan #Lighthouse #Illinois #Chicago #USA #Sunset #Winter #Landscape #Cloud #Cloudscape #Sky An unique nature scene of Waukegan Municipal Beach, it was my first time to see the frozen and icy surface of Lake Michigan under the winter sun. 😊😊 Photo capture at Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan Illinois USA in winter. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.
A pair of trees at Illinois Beach State Park at Zion, Illinois. provide isolated shade for beach-goers.
Moment of Serenity *A Beautiful Nature* #Illinois #USA #Waukegan Yacht Club #Lake Michigan #Landscape #Sunset #Sun #Reflections #Sky #Water To me... This is a very quiet and peaceful sunset moment, the frozen lake surface looks like a piece of mirror. Do you agree my point of view? 😊 😊 😊 Photo captured at Waukegan Yacht Club, Waukegan Illinois USA. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.

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Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan

Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan

2 out of 5
630 N Green Bay Road Waukegan IL
The price is AU$114 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$114
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Waukegan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and The People's Choice Family ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
It was really nice

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

3 out of 5
1440 S White Oak Dr Waukegan IL
The price is AU$161 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$161
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waukegan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,623 reviews)
The whole experience was great but I have to say that the girl working the front desk was absolutely phenomenal, that girl deserves a raise!!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

2.5 out of 5
611 Lakehurst Rd Waukegan IL
The price is AU$158 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$158
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waukegan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Perfect stay no complaints

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG
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Entire 3 Bedroom Cozy Unit

Entire 3 Bedroom Cozy Unit

Waukegan IL
Stay at this holiday home in Waukegan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and Gurnee ...
Entire 3 Bedroom Cozy Unit
great home in Waukegan for navy graduate families close distance to navy base!!

great home in Waukegan for navy graduate families close distance to navy base!!

Waukegan IL
Stay at this holiday home in Waukegan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and Gurnee ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
We stayed for 4 nights. The house worked out well for all of us. We were there for my son's Navy Graduation. We had a nice stay and we would stay again!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

great home in Waukegan for navy graduate families close distance to navy base!!
Chic Oasis/Game Room/Near Base/5 Bedroom

Chic Oasis/Game Room/Near Base/5 Bedroom

2 out of 5
Waukegan IL
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Waukegan. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Six Flags ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Perfect for families especially those going to Navy boot camp graduation.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Chic Oasis/Game Room/Near Base/5 Bedroom
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Popular places to visit

Wrigley Field which includes a city, central business district and a sporting event

Wrigley Field

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Chicago’s world-renowned baseball ground, Wrigley Field is an iconic stadium where you can learn about the all-American sport and even catch a game.

Wrigley Field
Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept

Michigan Avenue

5/5(5 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Michigan Avenue
McCormick Place showing a high rise building and a city

McCormick Place

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.

McCormick Place
Navy Pier featuring a sunset and rides

Navy Pier

4.5/5(64 reviews)

A waterfront entertainment strip with fun diversions for both young and old, with shops, restaurants and even a Ferris wheel.

Navy Pier
Millennium Park showing modern architecture, a city and street scenes

Millennium Park

4.5/5(73 reviews)

One of Chicago’s main focal points, where locals and visitors flock to see the striking art, architecture and landscape on show.

Millennium Park
Soldier Field featuring a city, modern architecture and a high-rise building

Soldier Field

4/5(13 reviews)

Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.

Soldier Field

Activities

Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission

Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission

AU$62
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

AU$57
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Art Institute of Chicago
Flyover in Chicago

Flyover in Chicago

AU$54
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Flyover in Chicago
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

AU$57
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Lineup with Capone and Dillinger!

Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

AU$69
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Color Factory Chicago Ticket

Color Factory Chicago Ticket

AU$48
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Color Factory Chicago Ticket
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Cities near Waukegan

Chicago which includes a high-rise building and a city as well as a family

Chicago