Travel

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  1. Abigail Hernandez

    Travel Coordinator

  2. Patricia A. Jones Center (formally Park Place)

    Physical Address
    414 S Lewis Avenue
    Waukegan, IL 60085

  • Trips are open to adults 18 and older and residents within or outside of Waukegan Township. 
  • We do not take trip registrations without payment.
  • We are happy to answer questions via email.
  • Payment is required in person, by phone, or via the web.  
  • For more information or to register, call 847-244-9242 or email ahernandez@waukegantownship.com.

Register Here

Day Trips

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Lake Geneva Boat Tour

June 14, 2023

Relax and enjoy all the scenic beauty of Lake Geneva with a fully narrated tour as you cruise taking in views of the many elegant, historic estates. 
 
Explore downtown Lake Geneva and have a lovely lunch at Popeyes Restaurant. 
 
We will finalize our visit in Lake Geneva by touring the Black Pointe Estate.
 
The fee of $137 covers roundtrip motorcoach transportation, guided tours, and lunch. The trip departs at 8:30 am from the Patricia A. Jones Center and will return after 3:30 pm.

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Chinatown History & Culture Tour

July 26, 2023


Delve deep into Chinatown History & Culture by bus! 

This bus tour highlights the Nine Dragon Wall, The Chinatown Mural, Chinatown Square, Wentworth Avenue and a stop at Ping Tom Park. 

Make a stop at Chinatown Square to shop, eat, and admire unique Chinese sculptures! 

The tour culminates with a unique dumpling making demonstration and a lovely authentic Chinese lunch. 

The fee of $97 covers round trip transportation, guided tours, demonstrations, and lunch. The trip departs at 8:30 am from the Patricia A. Jones Center and will return after 2:30 pm.

 Register Here

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Illinois Railway Museum Tour

August 9, 2023


Escape into an immersive experience to the glory age of rail travel aboard the rolling time machines at the Illinois Railway Museum. 

This guided tour highlights its historic 
 railway equipment – the largest collection in North America, in fact. 

Your visit will feature an electric car ride, 
 exhibit buildings packed with antique trains, restored buildings, educational exhibits and model trains. 

This trip includes a lovely lunch in the Public House Restaurant. The fee of $87 covers round trip transportation, museum entry, electric car rides, guided tours, and lunch. The trip departs at 8:30 am from the Patricia A. Jones Center and will return after 3:00 pm.  

 Register Here

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Baseball Game; Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers

August 30, 2023


Join us for a great game in Historic Wrigley Field!  

Depart  from PAJC at 11 a.m. for this 1:20 p.m. game.  

$78 per person fee includes infield reserve seats and round-trip motorcoach transportation.

 Register Here

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Overnight Trips

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Trips are open to adults 18 and older and residents in or outside of Waukegan Township. You can register online at www.waukegantownship.com or 

call 847-244-9242/

email ahernandez@waukegantownship.com

Easy Registration!

Online: Follow the registration link.

In Person: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave. Waukegan, IL Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Over the phone: Call Patricia A. Jones Center 847-244-9242 and have your credit card ready Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday


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The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum Trip
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THE ARK ENCOUNTER & CREATION MUSEUM TRIP:   May 29, 2023 - June 2, 2023


  1. The deposit for this trip is $75 per person due upon reservations. 

  2. Trip cost:  $718/Double Occupancy  |  $179 Added for Single Occupancy

  3. Final payment due:  March 22, 2023.

  4. Motorcoach transportation.

  5. 4 nights lodging in the Cincinnati area.

  6. 8 meals: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners.

  7. Admission to:  Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center (including an Omnimax Show) and BB Riverboats Sightseeing Cruise along the Ohio River.


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Ark Encounter Tour Flyer 2023
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----------PLEASE BE ADVISE THAT THE MACKINAC ISLAND TRIP HAS A WAITING LIST----------------


For info, please contact Abigail Hernandez at (847) 224-9242 or 
email ahernandez@waukegantownship.com

MACKINAC ISLAND TRIP:  September 11, 2023 - September 15, 2023


  1. The deposit for this trip is $75 per person due upon reservations. 


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Macinack Trip Waiting List
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FRENCH RIVIERA TRIP:  October 26, 2023 - November 3, 2023


  1. The deposit for this trip is $698 per person due upon reservations. 

  2. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis.

  3. Final payment due by August 27, 2023.

  4. Deposits are refundable up until April 27, 2023.

  5. Travel Insurance is also available for $449 per person.

  6. Extend your vacation: Optional 4 Days, 3 Night Paris Tour Extension $1,249.00

Trip Details and Itinerary


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Thousand Islands, New York Trip

May 20, 2024 - May 25, 2024

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  • ROUNDTRIP MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION

  • Two (2) NIGHTS STOP-OVER ACCOMMODATIONS EN-ROUTE

  • Three (3) NIGHTS' ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE LAKE FRONT HARBOR HOTEL

  • Five (5) FULL BREAKFASTS

  • Two (2) SUMPTUOUS DINNERS AT FINE LOCAL RESTAURANTS

  • THOUSAND ISLANDS WINERY

  • GUIDED TOUR OF THE THOUSAND ISLANDS

  • TWO NATION-THOUSAND ISLANDS LUNCH CRUISE

  • BOLDT CASTLE ADMISSION

  • SINGER CASTLE CRUISE

  • VISIT TO SINGER CASTLE

  • ANTIQUE BOAT MUSEUM

  • ONE-DAY LOCAL STEP ON GUIDE (EXCLUDING GRATUITIES)

  • ALL TAXES, MEAL GRATUITIES & BAGGAGE HANDLING

  • Package Price .... $1,306.00 I pp dbl

  • Singles Add $423 extra

  • For Information & Reservations Contact Abigail Hernandez @ 847-599-2936

  • Trip Cancellation Protection is available for only $79.00

  • *$100 Deposit Due with Reservation*

  • Final Payment is due By March 22, 2024.


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