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Bangs Lake — Attraction in Illinois

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Bangs Lake
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Bangs Lake is a natural glacial lake that is located in Wauconda, Illinois. It is named after Justus Bangs, the first permanent settler in Wauconda, who arrived in the summer of 1836. Justus Bangs reportedly named Wauconda as well, supposedly after a Native American Indian character in a story Bangs had read.
Nearby attractions
Wauconda Park District
600 N Main St, Wauconda, IL 60084
Cook Memorial Park
600 N Main St, Wauconda, IL 60084
Nearby restaurants
Docks Bar & Grill
313 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL 60084
Lindy's Landing
115 Park St, Wauconda, IL 60084
Raul's Burrito Express
112 E Liberty St, Wauconda, IL 60084
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Bangs Lake

Wauconda Township, IL 60084
4.7(24)
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Bangs Lake is a natural glacial lake that is located in Wauconda, Illinois. It is named after Justus Bangs, the first permanent settler in Wauconda, who arrived in the summer of 1836. Justus Bangs reportedly named Wauconda as well, supposedly after a Native American Indian character in a story Bangs had read.

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attractions: Wauconda Park District, Cook Memorial Park, restaurants: Docks Bar & Grill, Lindy's Landing, Raul's Burrito Express
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Nearby attractions of Bangs Lake

Wauconda Park District

Cook Memorial Park

Wauconda Park District

Wauconda Park District

4.6

(117)

Open 24 hours
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Cook Memorial Park

Cook Memorial Park

4.6

(204)

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Nearby restaurants of Bangs Lake

Docks Bar & Grill

Lindy's Landing

Raul's Burrito Express

Docks Bar & Grill

Docks Bar & Grill

4.2

(824)

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Lindy's Landing

Lindy's Landing

4.3

(930)

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Raul's Burrito Express

Raul's Burrito Express

4.7

(168)

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Reviews of Bangs Lake

4.7
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5.0
7y

Bangs Lake has always been a favorite, from swimming at my grandparents’ neighborhood beach to enjoying the view while eaten my at Lindy’s to enjoying the sunsets on the east side of the lake. A relaxing getaway from the means streets of...

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5.0
5y

Bangs Lake is a part of my wonderful memories growing up. We spent numerous summer days in the 60s, 70's with family and then on dates as we grew older. It reminds me of a time of innocence, adventure and family . Always a safe, clean...

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4.0
7y

Nice little lake that is family friendly. Great restaurants to try: Lindy's, Dock's, etc. I like to sail and this lake is so so for sailing due to the ski traffic. Otherwise, I definitely...

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Have experienced some of the most breathtaking sunsets over this Lake. Always a beautiful place to visit.
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