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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