Waukegan, IL

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Frozen Icy Lake *A Beautiful Nature* #MyBackyard #Nature #Waukegan #Lighthouse #Illinois #Chicago #USA #Sunset #Winter #Landscape #Cloud #Cloudscape #Sky #Adventure Frozen Icy Lake, a very rare nature scene caught my attention in winter. Photo captured at Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan Illinois USA. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.
Frozen Icy Lake *A Beautiful Nature* #MyBackyard #Nature #Waukegan #Lighthouse #Illinois #Chicago #USA #Sunset #Winter #Landscape #Cloud #Cloudscape #Sky #Adventure Frozen Icy Lake, a very rare nature scene caught my attention in winter. Photo captured at Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan Illinois USA. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.
Against the Winter Sun *A Beautiful Nature* #Nature #Waukegan #Lighthouse #Illinois #Chicago #USA #Sunset #Winter #Landscape #Cloud #Cloudscape #Sky An unique nature scene of Waukegan Municipal Beach, it was my first time to see the frozen and icy surface of Lake Michigan under the winter sun. 😊😊 Photo capture at Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan Illinois USA in winter. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.
A pair of trees at Illinois Beach State Park at Zion, Illinois. provide isolated shade for beach-goers.
Moment of Serenity *A Beautiful Nature* #Illinois #USA #Waukegan Yacht Club #Lake Michigan #Landscape #Sunset #Sun #Reflections #Sky #Water To me... This is a very quiet and peaceful sunset moment, the frozen lake surface looks like a piece of mirror. Do you agree my point of view? 😊 😊 😊 Photo captured at Waukegan Yacht Club, Waukegan Illinois USA. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.

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Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan

Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan

2 out of 5
630 N Green Bay Road Waukegan IL
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$78 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Waukegan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
The room was a little uncomfortable, The walls are very thin, we could hear the next door room clearley, the free breakfast, skip it. They never once came in and cleaned our room or made the bed. They took out the trash thats all. Lets face it, you need a room take it, if something is avaiable at ...

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

3 out of 5
1440 S White Oak Dr Waukegan IL
$94 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$105 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waukegan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,627 reviews)
Yes, very clean room. Staff were excellent, very nice. Quick access to the Navy base. Food options close by. Excellent breakfast at hotel. Not around other hotels or loud businesses, very quiet and nice setting.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes

2 out of 5
619 S Green Bay Rd Waukegan IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$81 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$90 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Waukegan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (857 reviews)
Was clean and good priced

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes
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Entire 3 Bedroom Cozy Unit

Entire 3 Bedroom Cozy Unit

Waukegan IL
Stay at this vacation home in Waukegan. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and Gurnee ...
Entire 3 Bedroom Cozy Unit
great home in Waukegan for navy graduate families close distance to navy base!!

great home in Waukegan for navy graduate families close distance to navy base!!

Waukegan IL
Stay at this vacation home in Waukegan. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and Gurnee ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
We stayed for 4 nights. The house worked out well for all of us. We were there for my son's Navy Graduation. We had a nice stay and we would stay again!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

great home in Waukegan for navy graduate families close distance to navy base!!
Family frndly TwnHm by navy base

Family frndly TwnHm by navy base

2 out of 5
Waukegan IL
Stay at this vacation home in Waukegan. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Communication was great

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Family frndly TwnHm by navy base
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Popular places to visit

Wrigley Field featuring cbd, a sporting event and a city

Wrigley Field

4.5/5(2,128 reviews)

Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.

Wrigley Field
Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept

Michigan Avenue

4.5/5(332 reviews)

You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Navy Pier featuring a sunset and rides

Navy Pier

4.5/5(4,870 reviews)

A Ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.

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McCormick Place

4.5/5(1,805 reviews)

Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.

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Soldier Field featuring a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city

Soldier Field

4.5/5(1,256 reviews)

Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.

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Millennium Park

4.5/5(7,198 reviews)

A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.

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Things to do

Chicago Bulls Basketball Game at United Center

Chicago Bulls Basketball Game at United Center

$166
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Chicago Bulls Basketball Game at United Center
Picture 7 for Activity Chicago River: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Cruise

Chicago River: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Cruise

$44
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Chicago River: 1.5-Hour Guided Architecture Cruise
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

$41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Flyover in Chicago

Flyover in Chicago

$38
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Flyover in Chicago
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

$25
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
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City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise

$204
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
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Reviews of Waukegan

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
131
5 - Excellent 30%
4 - Good
186
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
104
3 - Okay 24%
2 - Disappointing
10
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
10
1 - Terrible 2%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Riots are going on so stayed away from city and curfew at 8pm.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Also went to lake bluff park to see Lake Michigan. Beautiful.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It’s a city Nice place but wouldn’t want to live there I am country through and through

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Besides the very cold weather it seems like a nice area

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Regarding our stay, there were some other guests on our floor that were not observing the posted Quiet Time; Past 11:30 pm and beyond there was slamming of doors and loud talking in the hallways. Made it difficult to sleep

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice quiet place but near a lot of great places to visit.

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