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.
Outdoors
Hinkston Park
Landscaped public park with walking trails, picnic shelters, children's play areas & restrooms.
810 Baldwin Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Shopping
Horsefeathers
129 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Sports & Recreation
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe.
16400 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA
Family
Kids Empire Mundelein
1547 S Lake St, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA
Arts & Culture
Kohl Children's Museum
Permanent & rotating exhibits are found at this museum catering to kids from birth to age 8.
2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026, USA
Food & Drink
La Canoa
Casual & energetic eatery with a bright oceanic mural offering hearty & shareable Mexican staples.
50 S Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Food & Drink
La Chuparosa Waukegan's Premier Mexican Restaurant
760 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Arts & Culture
Lakehurst Banquets
Spacious, energetic nightspot with cocktails featuring local & regional bands, with DJs on weekends.
300 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Outdoors
Lakewood Forest Preserve
Preserve offering trails for hiking, horseback riding & winter recreation, plus a dog park & pond.
24323 IL-176, Wauconda, IL 60084, USA
Food & Drink
Louie's Restaurant
Old-school Italian outfit serving pizza, sandwiches & wings, plus craft beer & cocktails.
1009 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Shopping
Marshalls
Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.
3957 Fountain Square Pl, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Wellness
Massage Envy
700 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 138, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USA
Outdoors
McDonald Woods Forest Preserve
Forest preserve with rolling green hills plus trails for cross-country skiing, biking & hiking.
19611 W Grass Lake Rd, Lake Villa, IL 60046, USA
Shopping
Mellody Farm
851-1101 Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USA
Food & Drink
Mickey Finn's Brewery
Neighborhood brewery producing ales & lagers & offering a family-friendly menu & regular live music.
345 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA
Wellness
Octagon Salon & Spa
1333 N Delany Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
Outdoors
Old School Forest Preserve
A 543-acre reserve with trails & picnic shelters known for biking, cross country skiing & fishing.
28285 N St Marys Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA
Food & Drink
Papa Marcos Restaurant
Family-owned nook with old-world flair making classic Middle Eastern & American eats.
622 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Arts & Culture
Ravinia Festival
Historic picnic-friendly outdoor concert venue hosting symphony, jazz, folk, rock, opera & more.
200 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
Food & Drink
Riverside Cafe
401 N Riverside Dr Ste 7/8, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
Outdoors
Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve
Wildlife-filled prairie preserve on 1,200 acres with trails, seed library & snowmobiling in winter.
20160 W Washington St, Grayslake, IL 60030, USA
Family
Six Flags Great America
Sprawling amusement park with more than 100 rides & attractions, including myriad roller coasters.
1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
Food & Drink
Somethings Brewing
82 Center St Ste A, Grayslake, IL 60030, USA
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
780 S Waukegan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA