North Chicago, IllinoisNational Museum of the American SailorWaukegan Harbor, South HarborIslamic Foundation NorthBowen ParkLambs Farm Petting Zoo and Amusement ParkMiddlefork Savanna Forest Preserve
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North Chicago

North Chicago is a town in Lake district, Illinois, United States of about 29,491 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit: 14 churches, 17 parks and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are National Museum of the American Sailor, Waukegan Harbor, South Harbor and Islamic Foundation North.

42.3256° N, 87.8412° WPop. 29,491

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km113
Must-see288
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

National Museum of the American Sailor, museum near North Chicago
Must-see

National Museum of the American Sailor

Museum · 2 km

Waukegan Harbor, South Harbor, attraction near North Chicago
Must-see

Waukegan Harbor, South Harbor

Attraction · 5 km

Islamic Foundation North, mosque or dargah near North Chicago
Must-see

Islamic Foundation North

Mosque or dargah · 7 km

Places near North Chicago by type

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One day from North Chicago

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:27 pm

48 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave North Chicago
  2. Bowen Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Sprocket Rocketstemple · 45 min
  4. Islamic Foundation Northmosque or dargah · 30 min
  5. Lambs Farm Petting Zoo and Amusement Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Middlefork Savanna Forest Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in North Chicago
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near North Chicago?

National Museum of the American Sailor (museum, about 2 km), Waukegan Harbor, South Harbor (attraction, about 5 km), Islamic Foundation North (mosque or dargah, about 7 km), Bowen Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Lambs Farm Petting Zoo and Amusement Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve (nature spot, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of North Chicago?

113 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 23 other attractions, 17 parks, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to North Chicago?

New Gracanica Monastery, about 18 km by road; North Suburban Synagogue Beth El (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to North Chicago?

Six Flags Great America, about 11 km by road; Cuneo Mansion and Gardens (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from North Chicago?

Start in North Chicago, visit Bowen Park, then Sprocket Rockets, then Islamic Foundation North, then Lambs Farm Petting Zoo and Amusement Park, then Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.