Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Lakewood Estates, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lakewood Estates and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Lakewood Estates

• Astronomy & Satellites ...
  • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
  • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Lakewood Estates:
  • 42.228635, -88.098968
  • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
  • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Lakewood Estates

• Bird Watching ...
  • We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
  • The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Lake County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Lake County
  • Since Lakewood Estates is near Cook County and also McHenry County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Cook County
  • eBird sighting report for McHenry County

• Waymarking ...
  • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
  • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Lakewood Estates ...

We found sixteen communities that share the name Lakewood Estates.

There is one other community in Illinois which is also named Lakewood Estates.

Beyond Illinois, we know of another fifteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Located In Illinois ...
  • Will County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Will County and lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<1> to the south of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Lakewood Estates.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Alabama
    • Houston County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Houston County and lies 776 miles [1,248.9 km]<1> to the south of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Lakewood Estates.
  • Arkansas
    • Miller County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Miller County and lies 686 miles [1,104 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miller County community of Lakewood Estates.
  • Florida
    • Miami-Dade County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Miami-Dade County and lies 1,207 miles [1,942.5 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Miami-Dade County community of Lakewood Estates.
    • Pinellas County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Pinellas County and lies 1,046 miles [1,683.4 km] to the south southeast of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pinellas County community of Lakewood Estates.
  • Louisiana
    • Ouachita Parish
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Ouachita Parish and lies 700 miles [1,126.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita Parish community of Lakewood Estates.
    • Webster Parish
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Webster Parish and lies 700 miles [1,126.5 km] to the south southwest of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Webster Parish community of Lakewood Estates.
  • Maryland
    • Calvert County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Calvert County and lies 647 miles [1,041.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Lakewood Estates.
    • Charles County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Charles County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km] to the east southeast of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Lakewood Estates.
    • Montgomery County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Montgomery County and lies 610 miles [981.7 km] to the east southeast of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Lakewood Estates.
  • New York
    • Saratoga County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Saratoga County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km]<1> to the east of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saratoga County community of Lakewood Estates.
  • North Carolina
    • Wayne County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Wayne County and lies 721 miles [1,160.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Lakewood Estates.
  • Tennessee
    • Hamblen County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Hamblen County and lies 486 miles [782.1 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Lakewood Estates.
  • Virginia
    • Chesterfield County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Chesterfield County and lies 656 miles [1,055.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Lakewood Estates.
    • Fairfax County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Fairfax County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km] to the east southeast of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Lakewood Estates.
  • Wisconsin
    • Green Lake County
    • This Lakewood Estates is located in Green Lake County and lies 117 miles [188.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Lakewood Estates that is located in Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Green Lake County community of Lakewood Estates.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Lakewood Estates ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

• Ancient Oaks
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ancient Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ancient Oaks
  • Ancient Oaks is located in Lake County
• Bishops Ridge
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bishops Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishops Ridge
  • Bishops Ridge is located in Lake County
• Cedar Creek
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Creek
  • Cedar Creek is located in Lake County
• Chapel Hill
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
  • Chapel Hill is located in Lake County
• Copperfield
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
  • Copperfield is located in Lake County
• Echo Lake
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Lake
  • Echo Lake is located in Lake County
• Forest Lake
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
  • Forest Lake is located in Lake County
• Heather Highlands
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Highlands
  • Heather Highlands is located in Lake County
• Herons Crossing
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herons Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herons Crossing
  • Herons Crossing is located in Lake County
• Highview
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highview
  • Highview is located in Lake County
• Lake Corner
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Corner
  • Lake Corner is located in Lake County
• Lake View Highlands
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View Highlands
  • Lake View Highlands is located in Lake County
• Continue List   (10 more) ...
  • Lake Zurich
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Zurich have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Zurich
    • Lake Zurich is located in Lake County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 19,760 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Zurich <3>
  • Pheasant Knolls
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Knolls
    • Pheasant Knolls is located in Lake County
  • Prairie Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Creek
    • Prairie Creek is located in Lake County
  • Quail Run
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Run
    • Quail Run is located in Lake County
  • Rambling Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rambling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rambling Hills
    • Rambling Hills is located in Lake County
  • Squires
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Squires have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squires
    • Squires is located in Lake County
  • Thornfield
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thornfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornfield
    • Thornfield is located in Lake County
  • Timber Trails
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Trails
    • Timber Trails is located in Lake County
  • Tower Lakes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tower Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tower Lakes
    • Tower Lakes is located in Lake County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,219 people
  • White Birch Lakes
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Birch Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Birch Lakes
    • White Birch Lakes is located in Lake County

How Far From Lakewood Estates to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Lakewood Estates to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Lakewood Estates and extending to:

• Waukegan, which is the Seat of Lake County, lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Lakewood Estates to Waukegan, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
• Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 187 miles [300.9 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 623 miles [1,002.6 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 25 days and walking would take 36 days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,182 miles [9,949 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,923 miles [11,141.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,808 miles [7,737.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lakewood Estates. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Lake County: www.co.lake.il.us

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov