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Things to see in Waukegan, Illinois (United States): 23 places and when to go
Waukegan, Illinois is a city in United States with around 200,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly With kids (6), Food and drink (5), Wildlife (4). The best known are Six Flags Great America, Naval Station Great Lakes and Illinois Beach State Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.364, -87.8447
- Population
- About 200,000
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (6) · Food and drink (5) · Wildlife (4) · History (3) · Nature (3) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 43 km as the crow flies
What to see in Waukegan, Illinois
The places in and around Waukegan, Illinois, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Six Flags Great AmericaAmusement park in Gurnee, Illinois, United States7.3 km
- Naval Station Great LakesNaval training base for the United States Navy, outside of Chicago, Illinois5.8 km
- Illinois Beach State ParkState park on Lake Michigan in Lake County, Illinois7.1 km
- National Museum of the American SailorMuseum in Illinois5.7 km
- Cook Memorial LibraryBuilding in Illinois, United States12 km
- Bristol Renaissance FaireRenaissance festival in Wisconsin18 km
- Camp LoganHistoric district12 km
- Cuneo MuseumHistoric home, art collection and gardens in Illinois, US15 km
- Edward L. Ryerson Conservation AreaBuilding in United States of America21 km
- Fort Sheridan Water TowerHistoric United States Army base water tower17 km
- Lambs FarmNon-profit organization in Illinois, US11 km
- Peat Lake State Natural AreaPark in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America30 km
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor ChicagoWater park in Gurnee, Illinois7.7 km
- Black Lung Brewing CompanyBrewery17 km
- ColumbiaMerry-go-round operated by Great America7.5 km
- Kings and Convicts BreweryBrewery18 km
- Lake Bluff Golf ClubSki area8.9 km
- Old School Forest Preserve Cross-Country Ski TrailsSki area12 km
- Ryerson Woods Cross-Country Ski TrailsSki area22 km
- Sienna LifestyleWinery16 km
- SplashZoneWith kids1.7 km
- Vigneto del BinoWinery17 km
- ZümBier BreweryBrewery3.0 km
When to go to Waukegan, Illinois
The best time to visit Waukegan, Illinois is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:14
- FebPossible10:21
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:05
- JulBest time14:49
- AugBest time13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. In April, 20 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Waukegan, Illinois
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Evanston, Illinois31 places37 km
- Schaumburg11 places39 km
- Racine, Wisconsin13 places41 km
- New Berlin5 places50 km
- Elgin, Illinois17 places52 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Waukegan, Illinois?
The best known: Six Flags Great America, Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois Beach State Park, National Museum of the American Sailor, Cook Memorial Library. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Waukegan, Illinois?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.
How do you get to Waukegan, Illinois?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 43 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Waukegan, Illinois as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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