Waukegan · Lake County, IL
Things to do this weekend in Waukegan
Scout analyzed 61 Waukegan places and surfaced the ones that actually fit this weekend.
Places analyzed
61
Matches
24
Typical spend
$15
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Best neighborhoods for this weekend
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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
Chain O'Lakes State Park
Food & Drink
Riverside Cafe
Food & Drink
Destino Ristorante
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
Food & Drink
Louie's Restaurant
Old-school Italian outfit serving pizza, sandwiches & wings, plus craft beer & cocktails.
Outdoors
Lakewood Forest Preserve
Preserve offering trails for hiking, horseback riding & winter recreation, plus a dog park & pond.
Food & Drink
La Canoa
Casual & energetic eatery with a bright oceanic mural offering hearty & shareable Mexican staples.
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.
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.
Food & Drink
La Chuparosa Waukegan's Premier Mexican Restaurant
Food & Drink
Papa Marcos Restaurant
Family-owned nook with old-world flair making classic Middle Eastern & American eats.
Food & Drink
Somethings Brewing
Food & Drink
Euforia Café
Food & Drink
Family & Crab
Food & Drink
Green Town Tavern
Busy neighborhood haunt with classic bar food & lots of craft beers on tap, plus TVs showing sports.
Food & Drink
Haraz Coffee House
Outdoors
Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve
Wooded reserve sprawling 750 acres, with a lake for fishing & trails for hiking, biking & riding.
Food & Drink
Test Kitchen BBQ
Food & Drink
Drip and Culture - Socially Minded Coffee
Sports & Recreation
Thunderhawk Golf Club
Outdoors
Corrine J. Rose Park
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 46 of the 61 analyzed Waukegan places fit this weekend.
- 38% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Playful.
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