Waukegan · Lake County, IL
Adventures in Waukegan
Scout analyzed 61 Waukegan places and surfaced the ones that actually fit adventure.
Places analyzed
61
Matches
24
Typical spend
$15
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Gurnee Donuts
Gurnee Donuts is a quick stop for a sweet treat, perfect for starting a family outing or as a solo coffee and pastry break. Expect to spend about 15 minutes and $5-15 per person.
Outdoors
Lakewood Forest Preserve
Preserve offering trails for hiking, horseback riding & winter recreation, plus a dog park & pond.
Outdoors
Greenbelt Forest Preserve
Urban oasis featuring fishing, a summer farmers' market & miles of hiking & biking trails.
Outdoors
McDonald Woods Forest Preserve
Forest preserve with rolling green hills plus trails for cross-country skiing, biking & hiking.
Outdoors
Hinkston Park
Landscaped public park with walking trails, picnic shelters, children's play areas & restrooms.
Outdoors
Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve
Wooded reserve sprawling 750 acres, with a lake for fishing & trails for hiking, biking & riding.
Sports & Recreation
Thunderhawk Golf Club
Outdoors
Corrine J. Rose Park
Outdoors
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
This 4,160-acre park with diverse scenery & wildlife offers camping, fishing, hiking & boating.
Outdoors
Bowen Park
Flower gardens, forest & an exercise trail, plus a skate park, arts center & local history museum.
Outdoors
Old School Forest Preserve
A 543-acre reserve with trails & picnic shelters known for biking, cross country skiing & fishing.
Outdoors
Half Day Forest Preserve
Scenic preserve featuring picnic shelters, pond fishing & areas for viewing migratory songbirds.
Outdoors
Chain O'Lakes State Park
Nightlife
Anastasia's-Waukegan Restaurant & Sports Lounge
Sprawling pub with classic American sandwiches & pizzas, sports on TV & live music.
Sports & Recreation
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe.
Sports & Recreation
Club Pilates
Wellness
YogaSix Highland Park
Food & Drink
Mickey Finn's Brewery
Neighborhood brewery producing ales & lagers & offering a family-friendly menu & regular live music.
Family
Six Flags Great America
Sprawling amusement park with more than 100 rides & attractions, including myriad roller coasters.
Sports & Recreation
Funtopia Glenview
Nightlife
TR's Front Row
Sports & Recreation
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
Nightlife
Timothy O’Toole’s Pub Gurnee
Family-friendly watering hole with American eats, 30+ drafts, specialty cocktails & weekly events.
Family
2 Hours of Freedom-Buffalo Grove
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 25 of the 61 analyzed Waukegan places fit adventure.
- 71% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Playful.
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