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Waukegan (⫽ w ɔː ˈ k iː ɡ ən ⫽) is the most populous city in and the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is an industrial suburb about 36 miles (58 km) north of Chicago.
- Genesee Theatre. Still a magnificent landmark for downtown Waukegan almost a century after it opened, the Genesee Theatre (1927) has held onto its historic character both inside and out.
- Six Flags Great America. One of the 20 most popular theme parks in the entire country is little more than ten minutes west of Waukegan. First opened in 1976 as Marriott’s Great America, the park has 15 pulsating roller coasters among its 50+ attractions.
- Bowen Park. This gorgeous park in the north of Waukegan has an interesting past and was first laid out in 1843. In those times this was a residential property, used as a summer residence by a succession of important people, including one-time Chicago mayor John Charles Haines (1818-1896).
- Waukegan History Museum. The beautiful Haines House (c. 1843) in Bowen Park is home to the Waukegan Historical Society, which maintains an excellent museum here.
Waukegan is the county seat of Lake County. The building on the left, Lake County Criminal Court Tower, is an expansion of the courthouse with construction completed in 2017. (Credit: Alex Pas) Waukegan Polar Bear Plungers run, walk and splash their way to the Waukegan Firefighters.
Jan 27, 2024 · From the stunning vistas of Illinois Beach State Park to the historic Genesee Theatre and the renowned Waukegan Harbor Lighthouse, visitors are treated to a diverse array of attractions that capture the essence of this vibrant city.
- Watch a concert at Genesee Theatre. Catch a concert at the historic, 1927-built Genesee Theatre, an active and vibrant movie palace and concert hall in Waukegan.
- Chill out at Waukegan Municipal Beach. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Happy Monday! Might be stormy today, but it started off beautifully at #waukeganbeach! #
- Dine on classic Middle Eastern & American eats at Papa Marcos Restaurant. In 2017, Yelp’s ‘Annual Top 100 Places to Eat’ list included only one Illinois restaurant - and it wasn’t in Chicago.
- Get entertained at The People's Choice Family Fun Center. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Posted by The People's Choice Family Fun Center Waukegan on Thursday, May 3, 2012.
Jun 2, 2017 · See all. These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 1. Genesee Theatre. 272. Historic Sites. The historic Genesee Theatre is a 2,400 seat entertainment venue located in Waukegan, Illinois.
Jun 15, 2024 · Waukegan, city, seat (1841) of Lake county, northeastern Illinois, U.S. It lies on a high bluff above Lake Michigan, about 40 miles (65 km) north of Chicago. One of the oldest communities in the state, it was originally a Potawatomi Indian settlement. It was visited by the French explorer Jacques.
