Waukegan · Lake County, IL
Family things to do in Waukegan
Scout analyzed 61 Waukegan places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
61
Matches
21
Typical spend
$15
Typical visit
1.6 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.
Arts & Culture
Volo Museum
Classic, antique, muscle & Hollywood car displays plus antique malls & burger bar with beer garden.
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
Chain O'Lakes State Park
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.
Arts & Culture
Genesee Theatre
Elegant 1920s movie palace that now hosts comedy shows, medium-sized concerts & local events.
Arts & Culture
Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County
Museum with interactive exhibits on Lake County history plus changing art & pop-culture displays.
Outdoors
Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve
Wildlife-filled prairie preserve on 1,200 acres with trails, seed library & snowmobiling in winter.
Sports & Recreation
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe.
Arts & Culture
Kohl Children's Museum
Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8.
Family
Six Flags Great America
Sprawling amusement park with more than 100 rides & attractions, including myriad roller coasters.
Sports & Recreation
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
Outdoors
Bowen Park
Flower gardens, forest & an exercise trail, plus a skate park, arts center & local history museum.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 21 of the 61 analyzed Waukegan places fit family.
- 76% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Playful.
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