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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.
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)
- 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.
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Jan 27, 2024 · Whether exploring the Ray Bradbury Experience Museum, strolling along the scenic Waukegan Municipal Beach, or admiring the architectural marvels of the Waukegan Carnegie Library, there's no shortage of captivating experiences to be had in Waukegan.
Waukegan ( / wɔːˈkiːɡən /) 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.
Waukegan, first visited by Pere Marquette in 1673, is one of the oldest communities in Illinois. The city started as a french trading post and as the Potawatomie Indian settlement known as "Little Fort".
