Downtown Waukegan, Illinois

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Hotels

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan

611 Lakehurst Rd

Waukegan, Illinois

Candlewood Suites Chicago-Waukegan

1151 S Waukegan Rd

Waukegan, Illinois

Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee

3800 northpoint blvd

Waukegan, Illinois

Crossland Economy Studios - Chicago - Waukegan

1177 S Northpoint Blvd

Waukegan, Illinois

Residence Inn by Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee

1440 S White Oak Dr

Waukegan, Illinois

Days Inn of WaukeganGurnee

3633 N Lewis Ave

Waukegan, Illinois

Motel 6 Waukegan Il

31 N Green Bay Rd

Waukegan, Illinois

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee

4101 Fountain Square Pl

Waukegan, Illinois

Magnuson Hotel Waukegan

630 N Green Bay Road

Waukegan, Illinois

Quality Inn

619 S Green Bay Rd

Waukegan, Illinois

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Waukegan/Gurnee

411 S. Greenbay Road

Waukegan, Illinois

Red Roof Inn Gurnee - Waukegan

3031 Belvidere Rd

Waukegan, Illinois

Ramada Waukegan/Gurnee

200 N Green Bay Rd

Waukegan, Illinois

Hotel Tips

Policies vary on the availability of pet friendly rooms to it is wise to be open, honest and upfront during the booking process. You may find yourself kicked out or even paying a large deposit if you are not in a pet-friendly hotel and bring one anyway. New ADA laws are fuzzy though as service animals are not required to be documented and proprietors are legally not allowed to ask if the animal is a pet vs. a service animal.

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.

Avoid booking poolside for kids playing during the day and gatherings at night. Sound bounces off of the water and voices carry so ask for a room away from the pool either on the opposite side of the hotel or in higher floors.

Things To Do

Waukegan is a great place to rent a bike and take it for a ride around downtown. There are many bike shops that sell bike and accessories as well as provide service and tuning on your ride. Don't forget your helmet and other protective gear such as reflective gear, headlight and horn.

Waukegan keeps your pets fed, groomed, clothed and entertained with a wide assortment of ts.s available online and in-store. Does your dog need a bit of training? Check with us for great referrals to dog walkers, trainers and veterinarians who can work with your pets.

Waukegan thanks the collection of small business owners who devote their time and energy to make shopping downtown a great experience. Inventory offered downtown is shopped by the merchant buyer to bring the best products to your neighborhood.

Why Do You Love Downtown?

kelly jordan

shops and food

Jackie Avery

I love supporting locals, the view, and atmosphere!

Kathleen Townsend

It's so quaint and cute!

Kathleen Gerds

Looking forward to Ashland downtown. Theater and shopping here we come.

Brandon Trujillo

Great Food

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