- Our list of the best things to do in Waukegan, Illinois, features the top 452 nearby activities — including 190 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Waukegan, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Waukegan, IL , followed by 430 popular activities in nearby cities, including Evanston, Skokie, Kenosha, Glenview, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Gurnee, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Wilmette, Mundelein, Northbrook, Palatine, Grayslake, Libertyville, Schaumburg, Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Wheeling, Barrington, Vernon Hills, Zion, Lincolnshire, Racine, Elk Grove Village, Pleasant Prairie, Mchenry, Hoffman Estates, Rosemont, Oak Park, Crystal Lake, Great Lakes and Round Lake Beach
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At Whalon Lake, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like jogging and picnics next to a scenic lake. The lake features a gated dog park with over 8 acres for dogs to frolic and socialize in.
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Visitors to Wolfe Wildlife Refuge can jog and bike on the paved walk path, visit the playground, and play basketball or volleyball on the courts. It's also home to a natural wetlands area with diverse animals and birds.
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Visitors at Loews Theaters can access 18 auditoriums with screenings of popular first-run movies alongside select independent and artistic films. The theater has an extensive concession stand with hot food offerings as well.
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Home to a variety of interactive science, technology, and fresh and salt water aquariums, Discovery World, contains over 120,000 square feet of exhibit space. Visitors can learn about the Great Lakes, nuclear energy, air travel and more.
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With over 20,000 works of art, the Milwaukee Art Museum is one of the largest connoisseurs of famous art in the country. See pieces from famous artists including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Georgia O'Keeffe.
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The Oak Lawn Park District is a collection of over 300 acres of parks, open fields, and recreational facilities for public use. These facilities include playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, an 18-hole golf course, and numerous others.
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Providing a variety of activities for all ages, Sport Zone Park is suitable for family or group outings. Featuring both indoor and outdoor golf, go-karts, soccer and batting cages, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Nickel's Pub is an old school, traditional neighborhood bar that serves a variety of cocktails, wine, and beers. The pub hosts weekday happy hours, and opens at 7 am to accommodate third shift employees.
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The Hidden Lakes Park is popular among the fishermen, especially in April and October when the ponds are filled with trout and catfish. Fishing tournaments are held in here.
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929 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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An indoor play and learning facility, the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum is designed for children aged ten and under. The museum features a variety of hands-on educational and fun activities.