Waukegan, Lake County, IL
Places to go in Waukegan
60 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Family
2 Hours of Freedom-Buffalo Grove
1425 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA
Outdoors
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
This 4,160-acre park with diverse scenery & wildlife offers camping, fishing, hiking & boating.
1 Lake Front Dr, Zion, IL 60099, USA
Nightlife
Anastasia's-Waukegan Restaurant & Sports Lounge
Sprawling pub with classic American sandwiches & pizzas, sports on TV & live music.
3880 Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Arts & Culture
Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County
Museum with interactive exhibits on Lake County history plus changing art & pop-culture displays.
1899 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA
Food & Drink
Big Ed's BBQ
No-nonsense joint offering pit-smoked BBQ, classic sides & desserts, plus a bar with local brews.
651 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Sports & Recreation
Bonnie Brook Golf Course
2800 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087, USA
Outdoors
Bowen Park
Flower gardens, forest & an exercise trail, plus a skate park, arts center & local history museum.
1800 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Outdoors
Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve
Wooded reserve sprawling 750 acres, with a lake for fishing & trails for hiking, biking & riding.
24830 N St Marys Rd, Mettawa, IL 60045, USA
Outdoors
Chain O'Lakes State Park
8916 Wilmot Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081, USA
Sports & Recreation
Club Pilates
6951 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
Outdoors
Corrine J. Rose Park
412 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Shopping
dd's DISCOUNTS
Retail chain stocking discounted clothing & shoes for adults or kids, plus home decor.
1535 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Food & Drink
Destino Ristorante
5101 Washington St Ste 34, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
Food & Drink
Drip and Culture - Socially Minded Coffee
2015 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Food & Drink
Euforia Café
2202 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Arts & Culture
Evanston SPACE
1243 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Food & Drink
Family & Crab
2101 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Wellness
Fantastic Feeling Massage & Spa
20578 N Milwaukee Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA
Sports & Recreation
Funtopia Glenview
2050 Tower Dr, Glenview, IL 60026, USA
Arts & Culture
Genesee Theatre
Elegant 1920s movie palace that now hosts comedy shows, medium-sized concerts & local events.
203 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Food & Drink
Green Town Tavern
Busy neighborhood haunt with classic bar food & lots of craft beers on tap, plus TVs showing sports.
110 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Outdoors
Greenbelt Forest Preserve
Urban oasis featuring fishing, a summer farmers' market & miles of hiking & biking trails.
1110 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA
Outdoors
Half Day Forest Preserve
Scenic preserve featuring picnic shelters, pond fishing & areas for viewing migratory songbirds.
24255 IL-21, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USA
Food & Drink
Haraz Coffee House
5572 Grand Ave Ste 5, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA