Waukegan Travel Guide
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Welcome to Waukegan!
Centrally located on the shore of Lake Michigan, between the thriving metropolises of Chicago and Milwaukee and only 8 mi (13 km) south of the Wisconsin border, Waukegan is literally “At the Top of Illinois.” It's one of the ten largest cities in the state and the biggest in Lake County. Also one of the region's oldest communities, Waukegan laid its foundation all the way back in 1673 as a French trading post and Potawatomi Indian settlement. It was known then as Little Fort, however, after the town was incorporated in 1849 its community no longer wanted to be characterized as "little" and changed the name of their town to Waukegan, the Potawatomi word for "fort" or "trading post".Seen today as a prime business, industrial and residential center, the city continues to evolve as it sets forth on a major downtown and lakefront revitalization effort, replacing the existing industrial area with residential and recreational space—a project responsible for the reopening of the landmark Genesee Theatre, and the introduction of many new restaurants, shops and accommodations in downtown Waukegan.
Hotels & Motels
SpringHill Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
Stylish and contemporary, this hotel offers modern amenities for the comfort of their guests.
Stylish and contemporary, this hotel offers modern amenities for the comfort of their guests.
Tour Operators
Ninja Charters
Lake Michigan Sport Fishing aboard 37ft Sportfisherman for Salmon and Trout, out of Waukegan Habor, Waukegan IL.
Lake Michigan Sport Fishing aboard 37ft Sportfisherman for Salmon and Trout, out of Waukegan Habor, Waukegan IL.
Staybridge Suites Chicago-Oakbrook Terrace
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