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Waukegan
is located in Lake County along the Lake Michigan shore, about 8 miles south of the Wisconsin border and 40 miles north of Chicago. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 87,901 residents. Waukegan is the ninth largest city in Illinois. Home to a beautiful harbor, Waukegan offers a marina with promenade, slips to accommodate any kind of watercraft and a nearby beach. The marina's administrative building offers a gift shop, full laundry and shower facilities. Other conveniences around the harbor include snack shops, restaurants, bait and tackle shops, fish cleaning stations, full service boat repair, maintenance and storage. Fishing charter boats are also available at Waukegan. Coho Salmon, Chinook ( King ) Salmon, Rainbow ( Steelhead ) Trout, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout are all found off the western shores of Lake Michigan out of Waukegan. The Waukegan Municipal Beach features one mile of sand beach along with some of the only remaining natural sand dunes in the area. Recreational activities include swimming, sunning, picnicking and sand volleyball. Lifeguards are on duty from 10am - 6:00pm daily during the summer season.
Surrounding areas: Gurnee, Illinois (3.5 mi), Lake Forest, Illinois (9.3 mi), Highwood, Illinois (11.4 mi), Lake Villa, Illinois (11.4 mi), Port Barrington, Illinois (20.0 mi), McHenry, Illinois (21.7 mi), Oak Park, Illinois (23.3 mi)
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Waukegan Vacation Rentals
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Waukegan Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Inns Of America Waukegan | 31 N Green Bay Rd | Waukegan, IL | | (708) 366-9000 | | Best Western Of Waukegan | 411 S Greenbay Rd | Waukegan, IL | | (847) 244-6100 | | Candlewood Suites | 1151 S Waukegan Rd | Waukegan, IL | | (847) 578-5250 | | Comfort Inn Waukegan | 3031 Belvidere | Waukegan, IL | | (847) 623-1400 | | Courtyard By Marriott Chicago Waukegan | 800 Lakehurst Rd | Waukegan, IL | | (847) 689-8000 | | Crossland | 1177 S Northpoint Blvd | Waukegan, IL | | (847) 688-0402 | | Quality Inn Waukegan | 619 S Grn Bay Rd | Waukegan, IL | | (847) 662-3200 | | Ramada Inn Waukegan Gurnee | 200 N Greenbay Rd | Waukegan, IL | | (847) 244-2400 | | Residence Inn By Marriott / Waukegan | 1440 S White Oak Dr | Waukegan, IL | | (847) 689-9240 | | Adventure Inn & Suites | 3740 Grand | Gurnee, IL | 1.3 mi. | (847) 623-7777 | | Hollywood Inn | 3803 Grandview | Gurnee, IL | 1.5 mi. | (
) - | | Jail Inn | 3815 Grandview | Gurnee, IL | 1.5 mi. | (847) 623-7777 | | Baymont Inn & Suites-chicago N (gurnee) | 5688 N RDG Rd | Gurnee, IL | 1.7 mi. | (847) 662-7600 | | El Rancho Motel | 36355 N Us Hwy 41 | Gurnee, IL | 1.7 mi. | (847) 623-5237 | | Stardust Motel | 3109 Belvidere Rd | MC Gaw Park, IL | 1.7 mi. | (847) 336-3472 | | Comfort Suites | 5430 Grand Ave | Gurnee, IL | 3.6 mi. | (847) 782-0890 | | Country Inn & Suites Gurnee | 5420 Grand Ave | Gurnee, IL | 3.6 mi. | (847) 625-9700 | | Econo Lodge | 2315 Green Bay Rd | North Chicago, IL | 3.6 mi. | (847) 689-4500 | | Ron Ric Motel | 1415 22ND St | North Chicago, IL | 3.6 mi. | (847) 689-3100 | | Hampton Inn-gurnee | 5550 Grand Ave | Gurnee, IL | 3.7 mi. | (847) 662-1100 | | Extended Stay America | 5724 Northridge Dr | Gurnee, IL | 3.8 mi. | (847) 662-3060 | | Red Carpet Inn N Chicago | 3207 Buckley Rd | North Chicago, IL | 4.2 mi. | (847) 689-9400 | | Sweet Basil Hill Farm | 15937 W Washington | Gurnee, IL | 4.3 mi. | (847) 244-3333 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 77 Buckley Rd | Libertyville, IL | 4.4 mi. | (847) 549-7878 | | Sleep Inn | 3250 Bittersweet Ave | Lake Bluff, IL | 4.6 mi. | (847) 578-9900 | | Comfort Inn Gurnee | 6080 Gurnee Mills Blvd E | Gurnee, IL | 4.7 mi. | (708) 855-8866 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott Gurnee | 6090 Gurnee Mills Blvd E | Gurnee, IL | 4.7 mi. | (708) 855-8868 | | Sheridan Motel Zion | 3412 N Sheridan Rd | Zion, IL | 4.9 mi. | (847) 872-8236 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson | 1100 33rd St | Zion, IL | 5.0 mi. | (847) 746-0101 | | Parkside Motel | 3070 Sheridan Rd | Zion, IL | 5.3 mi. | (847) 746-8133 | | Illinois Beach Resort & Conference Center | One Lk Front Dr | Zion, IL | 5.6 mi. | (847) 625-7300 | | Motor Inn Motel | 41470 North Rt 41 | Zion, IL | 5.6 mi. | (847) 395-7300 | | Rosecrans Motel | 41550 N Rt 41 | Zion, IL | 5.6 mi. | (847) 395-1189 | | Emanuelson Inn | 1241 Shiloh Blvd | Zion, IL | 5.9 mi. | (847) 872-8488 | | Sunset Motel | 511 Rockland Rd | Lake Bluff, IL | 6.2 mi. | (847) 234-4669 | | By The Way Motel | 123 Skokie Blvd | Lake Bluff, IL | 6.3 mi. | (847) 234-1789 | | Great Lakes Motel | Hwy 41 At Rt 137 | Lake Bluff, IL | 6.5 mi. | (847) 689-1520 | | Best Inns Of America Libertyville | 1809 N Milwaukee Ave | Libertyville, IL | 6.5 mi. | (847) 816-8006 | | Best Western Hitch-inn Post Motor Inn | 1765 N Milwaukee Ave | Libertyville, IL | 6.5 mi. | (847) 362-8700 | | American Inn Motel Of Beach PK | 39018 Sheridan Rd | Zion, IL | 6.5 mi. | (847) 746-2095 |
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| Round Robin Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast Inn | 231 E Maple Ave | Mundelein, IL | 9.0 mi. | (847) 566-7664 |
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Waukegan Weather & Climate
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Northeast Illinois , near Lake Michigan, lies midway between the Continental Divide and the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is typically continental with cold winters, warm summers, and frequent short fluctuations in temperature, humidity, cloudiness and wind direction. Lake Michigan greatly influences the climate of northeastern Illinois. The large thermal mass of the lake tends to moderate temperatures, causing cooler summers and warmer winters. Cool lake breezes provide relief from summer heat and the lake also tends to increase cloudiness and suppress summer precipitation. Winter precipitation is enhanced by lake-effect snows that occur when winds blow from the north or northeast. These winds allow air to pass over the relatively warm lake, boosting storm system energy and water content, leading to increased snowfall.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
28°F |
12°F |
1.60 in. |
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| February |
32°F |
16°F |
1.40 in. |
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| March |
43°F |
26°F |
2.15 in. |
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| April |
54°F |
35°F |
3.73 in. |
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| May |
66°F |
45°F |
3.44 in. |
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| June |
77°F |
55°F |
3.62 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
61°F |
3.49 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
60°F |
4.22 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
52°F |
3.40 in. |
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| October |
61°F |
40°F |
2.42 in. |
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| November |
47°F |
29°F |
2.57 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
18°F |
2.05 in. |
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Waukegan Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located about 27 miles south of Waukegan in Chicago, Illinois, the Du Page airport (DPA) located approximately 37 miles southwest of Waukegan in Chicago / West Chicago, Illinois, the General Mitchell International airport (MKE) located roughly 39 miles north of Waukegan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and finally the Greater Rockford airport (RFD) located around 63 miles west of Waukegan in Rockford, Illinois.
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Waukegan Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags Great America | Gurnee | IL | 1.7 mi. | | | Dinorex | Arlington Heights | IL | 20.3 mi. | | | Dinorex | Crystal Lake | IL | 24.6 mi. | | | Jeepers | Harwood Heights | IL | 28.0 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Dundee | IL | 28.6 mi. | | | Dinorex | Addison | IL | 30.9 mi. | | | Kiddieland | Melrose Park | IL | 32.4 mi. | | | Safari Land | Villa Park | IL | 33.8 mi. | | | Enchanted Castle | Lombard | IL | 34.6 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | | | Haunted Trails | Burbank | IL | 44.2 mi. | | | Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 65.1 mi. | | | Deer Forest Fun Park | Coloma | MI | 80.8 mi. | | | Little A-Merrick-A | Marshall | WI | 82.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 27.9 mi. | | | Magic Waters | Cherry Valley | IL | 56.0 mi. | | | Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water Park | Muskegon | MI | 101.5 mi. | | | Splash Family Water Park | Grand Rapids | MI | 119.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bonnie Brook Golf Course | Waukegan | IL | | | | Orchard Hills Golf Course | Waukegan | IL | | | | Bittersweet Golf Club | Gurnee | IL | 1.6 mi. | | | Heather Ridge Golf Course | Gurnee | IL | 1.6 mi. | | | Greenshire Golf Course | Beach Park | IL | 3.6 mi. | | | ThunderHawk Golf Club | Beach Park | IL | 3.6 mi. | | | Foss Park Golf Course | North Chicago | IL | 3.7 mi. | | | Midlane Country Club | Wadsworth | IL | 4.4 mi. | | | Shepherds Crook Golf Course | Zion | IL | 5.2 mi. | | | Shiloh Park Golf Course | Zion | IL | 5.2 mi. | | | Lake Bluff Golf Club | Lake Bluff | IL | 7.2 mi. | | | Libertyville Golf Course | Libertyville | IL | 7.5 mi. | | | Deer Path Golf Course | Lake Forest | IL | 8.4 mi. | | | Brae Loch Golf Course | Grayslake | IL | 9.0 mi. | | | Stonewall Orchard Golf Club | Grays Lake | IL | 9.4 mi. | | | Countryside Golf Course | Mundelein | IL | 10.2 mi. | | | Four Winds Golf Course | Mundelein | IL | 10.2 mi. | | | Pine Meadow Golf Club | Mundelein | IL | 10.2 mi. | | | Steeple Chase Golf Club | Mundelein | IL | 10.2 mi. | | | Village Green Country Club | Mundelein | IL | 10.2 mi. | | | Hickory Knoll Golf Course | Lake Villa | IL | 10.7 mi. | | | Renwood Golf Course | Round Lake | IL | 11.4 mi. | | | Vernon Hills Golf Course | Vernon Hills | IL | 11.8 mi. | | | White Deer Run Golf Course | Vernon Hills | IL | 12.2 mi. | | | Highland Park Country Club | Highland Park | IL | 12.4 mi. | | | Antioch Golf Club | Antioch | IL | 13.3 mi. | | | Sunset Valley Golf Course | Highland Park | IL | 13.6 mi. | | | Deerfield Golf Club | Riverwoods | IL | 14.5 mi. | | | Big Oaks Golf Club | Kenosha | WI | 14.7 mi. | | | Petrifying Springs Golf Course | Kenosha | WI | 14.7 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Sunburst | Kewaskum | WI | 81.6 mi. | | | Timber Ridge Ski Area | Gobles | MI | 101.5 mi. | | | Swiss Valley | Jones | MI | 110.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Illinois Beach State Park | | IL | 4.1 mi. | | | Chain O'Lakes State Park | | IL | 16.1 mi. | | | Moraine Hills State Park | | IL | 19.4 mi. | | | Big Foot Beach State Park | | WI | 31.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Kohl Children's Museum | Wilmette | IL | 21.9 mi. | (Children's) | | Ernest Hemingway Birthplace and Museum | Oak Park | IL | 33.8 mi. | (History) | | Pullman | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (History) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (History) | | Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museum of Online Museums | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Peace Museum | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Spertus Museum | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Science) | | Chicago Academy of Sciences Nature Museum | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Science) | | Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Science) | | Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Science) | | Illinois Railway Museum | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum of Broadcast Communications | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Art) | | D'Arcy Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Art) | | David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Art) | | Martin D'Arcy Museum of Art | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 25.0 mi. | | | Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 37.6 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 37.7 mi. | | | Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens | Milwaukee | WI | 46.3 mi. | | | Henry Vilas Zoo | Madison | WI | 91.7 mi. | | | Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend | IN | 95.7 mi. | |
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