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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
The price is NZ$129 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$129
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Waukegan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (52 reviews)
Staff , amenities , and complimentary transportation to Naval base. My stay was wonderful .

Reviewed on 8 Feb 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 NZ$181 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$181
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waukegan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,610 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay here! The room was very comfortable, and everything went smoothly with no issues at all. The staff were kind, helpful, and made us feel very welcome. My boyfriend and I loved our experience and are already planning to come back and book the same place again.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 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
The price is NZ$148 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
NZ$148
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waukegan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (853 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 7 Feb 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 holiday home in Waukegan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and Gurnee ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Apartment was clean and host was quick to communicate.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Entire 3 Bedroom Cozy Unit
Huge 6-bedroom house with WiFi, fitness, Games and Comfort in Great Lake

Huge 6-bedroom house with WiFi, fitness, Games and Comfort in Great Lake

Waukegan IL
Stay at this holiday home in Waukegan. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Every thing was worth it

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Huge 6-bedroom house with WiFi, fitness, Games and Comfort in Great Lake
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 holiday home in Waukegan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and Gurnee ...
9.4/10 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 2 Feb 2026

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

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

5/5(5 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home 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
Wrigley Field which includes a city, central business district and a sporting event

Wrigley Field

4.5/5(21 reviews)

A big piece of Chicago's soul, an ancient stadium that keeps alive the quirky, edgy madness of baseball.

Wrigley Field
Millennium Park showing modern architecture, a city and street scenes

Millennium Park

4.5/5(73 reviews)

See mind-bending sculptures, a musically-inspired lawn and giant water fountains that double-up as video screens.

Millennium Park
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United Center

5/5(8 reviews)

Catch an event at United Center during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices.

United Center
Navy Pier featuring a sunset and rides

Navy Pier

4.5/5(64 reviews)

One of Chicago’s most popular attractions, especially on a hot day, with its fun fair, boats, circus and theatre.

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

McCormick Place

4.5/5(21 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.

McCormick Place

Activities

Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

NZ$67
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

NZ$41
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

NZ$68
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Lineup with Capone and Dillinger!

Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

NZ$82
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Flyover in Chicago

Flyover in Chicago

NZ$64
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Flyover in Chicago
Chicago C3® : Save on admission to your choice of 3 top attractactions

Chicago C3® by CityPASS®

NZ$177
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Chicago C3® by CityPASS®
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Cities near Waukegan

Chicago which includes a high-rise building and a city as well as a family

Chicago

#sunflower #beautiful #fall #autumn

Wadsworth