Sam’s Waukegan Guidebook
Food Scene
Your quick start guide to the what and where for food around Waukegan. If you find another cool place, send it to me so I can keep making this guide better!
THE PLACE for Mediterranean! I love their lamb dishes and stuffed grape leaves, apparently made fresh on site.
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Papa Marcos Restaurant
622 Grand AveTHE PLACE for Mediterranean! I love their lamb dishes and stuffed grape leaves, apparently made fresh on site.
My co-host Alex's girlfriend works for La Michoacana and the ice cream is some of the best out there. I would recommend the Palettas (ice cream bar) or Fresas con Crema (strawberries with cream and choice of fruits, granola and whipped cream).
La Michoacana Premium
1801 Belvidere StMy co-host Alex's girlfriend works for La Michoacana and the ice cream is some of the best out there. I would recommend the Palettas (ice cream bar) or Fresas con Crema (strawberries with cream and choice of fruits, granola and whipped cream).
The Friday Night Fish Fry is a must if you're looking for fresh fish from the lake!
Green Town Tavern
110 S Genesee StThe Friday Night Fish Fry is a must if you're looking for fresh fish from the lake!
With generous serving sizes, you will be satisfied and FULL after eating here!
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El Famous Burrito
7047 N Clark StWith generous serving sizes, you will be satisfied and FULL after eating here!
Amazing food, great cocktails, and lovely atmosphere. This place is great for brunch lunch and dinner, or a lovely evening drink.
The Chocolate Sanctuary
5101 Washington StAmazing food, great cocktails, and lovely atmosphere. This place is great for brunch lunch and dinner, or a lovely evening drink.
Things to do Places to Visit!
This is my list of key local locations to visit during your stay in Waukegan
Six Flags! This location is but 12 minutes away
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Six Flags Great America
1 Great America ParkwaySix Flags! This location is but 12 minutes away
The great lakes Naval Center is but 11 minutes away. This a naval training center and base. It can be a great experience to visit the visitors center and tour the museum.
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Naval Station Great Lakes Visitors Center
620 Farragut AveThe great lakes Naval Center is but 11 minutes away. This a naval training center and base. It can be a great experience to visit the visitors center and tour the museum.
The Waukegan Harbor and Marina are right next to the Waukegan Municipal Beach, 6 minutes from the house!
Waukegan Harbor & Marina
55 S Harbor PlThe Waukegan Harbor and Marina are right next to the Waukegan Municipal Beach, 6 minutes from the house!
With over 200 stores, Gurnee Mills is the largest outlet mall in Illinois! It is located 19 minutes away.
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Gurnee Mills
6170 W Grand AveWith over 200 stores, Gurnee Mills is the largest outlet mall in Illinois! It is located 19 minutes away.
Delivery Straight to your Airbnb!
What else can one want when you have a firing range and great pizza all under the same roof? You can also have hot pizza and delicious burgers delivered straight to your door!
Armory Pizzeria & Grill
What else can one want when you have a firing range and great pizza all under the same roof? You can also have hot pizza and delicious burgers delivered straight to your door!
George's Gyros
2122 Grand AveAwesome burgers and gyros that can be delivered quickly.
Authentic Mexican food will hit the spot. Best Mexican food to be delivered in the area!
Sazón Cocina Mexicana
910 W Glen Flora AveAuthentic Mexican food will hit the spot. Best Mexican food to be delivered in the area!
Marco's Pizza
741 W Glen Flora AveCheesy pizza!
Who would've thought cheesecake and cheesesteak could be such a great combo? You can choose to dine in or have it delivered after you customize your meal to your liking!
C.Y.O.C. Create Your Own Cheesecake and Cheesesteak - Waukegan
2114 N Green Bay RdWho would've thought cheesecake and cheesesteak could be such a great combo? You can choose to dine in or have it delivered after you customize your meal to your liking!
Night Life
This is one of the hidden gems in Waukegan. Not only will you feel welcomed by the owners, you will enjoy this little taproom for an evening experience. Don't worry, be hoppy!
ZümBier
3232 W Monroe StThis is one of the hidden gems in Waukegan. Not only will you feel welcomed by the owners, you will enjoy this little taproom for an evening experience. Don't worry, be hoppy!
This is a outdoor bar with seating right on the harbor drinks and small plates. This place is lovely for an evening experience. Fair warning, it is only open in the summer, so verify before you go!
The Harbor's Edge
175 S Harbor PlThis is a outdoor bar with seating right on the harbor drinks and small plates. This place is lovely for an evening experience. Fair warning, it is only open in the summer, so verify before you go!
About 19 minutes away, this place has awesome cocktails and cheese plates, and a fantastic atmosphere and tasting room. Worth the drive. They close at 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends, so don't go too late. This is more of an "evening life" than "nightlife"
North Shore Distillery, LLC
13990 Rockland RdAbout 19 minutes away, this place has awesome cocktails and cheese plates, and a fantastic atmosphere and tasting room. Worth the drive. They close at 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends, so don't go too late. This is more of an "evening life" than "nightlife"
You will enjoy your night out as you enjoy an excellent selection of craft beer, cozy atmosphere, and amazing bartenders.
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Lake Bluff Brewing Company
16 E Scranton AveYou will enjoy your night out as you enjoy an excellent selection of craft beer, cozy atmosphere, and amazing bartenders.