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.
Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan

Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan

2 out of 5
630 N Green Bay Road Waukegan IL
The price is ￥10,867 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
￥10,867
￥12,169 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & 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! (62 reviews)
Staff were friendly. Commute to the Naval Base was perfect. My room was clean and comfortable. My only complaint is there were never any clean towels readily available. The housekeeper did her best to accommodate but seriously, please invest in more towels. It was a constant hassle for the 4 days ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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
The price is ￥14,677 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
￥14,677
￥16,435 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & 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! (1,621 reviews)
Was overcharged $250 when i checked out. Called the hotel and they refused to discussed with me.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

2.5 out of 5
611 Lakehurst Rd Waukegan IL
The price is ￥15,123 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
￥15,123
￥16,935 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & 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! (1,000 reviews)
Stay was great. staff very accommodating. Room was clean. Had a problem with the TV, was resolved the next day and also a credit/discount was received for the inconvenience.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG
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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!!
Chic Oasis/Game Room/Near Base/5 Bedroom

Chic Oasis/Game Room/Near Base/5 Bedroom

2 out of 5
Waukegan IL
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Waukegan. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Six ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Perfect for families especially those going to Navy boot camp graduation.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Chic Oasis/Game Room/Near Base/5 Bedroom
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Popular places to visit

Wrigley Field featuring cbd, a sporting event and a city

Wrigley Field

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

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.

Michigan Avenue
Navy Pier featuring a sunset and rides

Navy Pier

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

Navy Pier
McCormick Place showing a high rise building and a city

McCormick Place

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.

McCormick Place
Soldier Field featuring a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city

Soldier Field

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

Soldier Field
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Millennium Park

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

Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

￥6,191
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
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￥6,810
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
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Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

￥6,269
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

￥3,801
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
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Flyover in Chicago

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￥5,885
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
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Lineup with Capone and Dillinger!

Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

￥7,584
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
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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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