- 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 the Adler Planetarium, guests will have the chance to gather information, visit a variety of exhibitions, and attend shows that teach visitors about space. The location also features a gift store and a cafe.
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Soldier Field is the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, a team famously known for having what is often considered the best team in league history in 1985. Additionally, the location also hosts college football events, including games involving the nearby University of Notre Dame.
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The Naperville Municipal Band hosts many music-oriented ceremonies. They perform classical music and orchestras. The audience seating is unlike any auditorium but is very liberal and fun. Many sponsored concerts are also hosted here.
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14 votes
845 Pershing Ave, Pershing & Rt 53, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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Featuring 36 holes available for play, Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course is a putt-putt facility providing fun and entertainment to those who visit. Other amenities at the facility include a full concessions menu, patio seating, and scenic views.
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With several outdoor spaces and facilities, Hawthorne Park District manages a number of swimming pools, playgrounds and athletic fields. Both adult and youth leagues are also provided for a variety of sports such as soccer and softball.
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This man-made peninsula contains a performance venue, the FirstMerit Bank Pavilion, which has hosted bands like the Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry. The location also serves as the home of the Adler Planetarium.
36.6 Miles
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7 votes
St. Paschal Dr, Off of 83 just South of 22nd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Mayslake Dog Park is a large, off-leash park where dogs can run and play freely. It includes separate areas for large and small dogs, and has a walking trail that circles the park.
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5 votes
49 Diecke Drive, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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A family oriented health, fitness, and recreation facility, the BR Ryall YMCA of Northwestern DuPage County features a variety of amenities. The facility has weight and cardio exercise equipment, courts for various indoor sports, and classes and clinics on offer.
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Consisting of an expansive field, Franklin Woods Nature Center offers visitors a multipurpose sports area for soccer and football. The park is surrounded by trees and has a covered pavilion that hosts picnics and other events.
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Croatian Park in Southeast Wisconsin covers 30 acres of land and hosts several soccer clubs that make use of the five available fields. There is also an annual Croatian Fest in the summer celebrating the food and culture of Croatia.