NEW! 2013 Best City/Town to Live!

For the second year in a row, the Village of Wauconda is the proud recipient of the Daily Herald’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Award for “Best City/Town to Live”!  It is the perfect destination for family recreation, unique dining, and leisurely shopping along our historic Main Street.

This year, Wauconda joins Arlington Heights, Libertyville and Schaumburg as one of the top vote getters in this category! We would like to recognize the 24 Wauconda businesses, events, and organizations that won the 2013 Readers’ Choice “Best of the Best”:

• Village of Wauconda – Best City/Town to Live, Best Downtown Atmosphere
• Wauconda Park District – Best Park District, Best Community Festival (Waucondafest)
• Middleton’s on Main – Best Appetizers, Best New Restaurant, Best Theme Restaurant, Best Bar/Lounge
• From Scratch Café – Best Bakery
• Academy of Ballet - Best Dance School/Studio
• Eduardo’s Catering – Best Caterer
• Bliss Wine & Gift Shop - Best Wine Selection
• Bulldogs Grill - Best Hamburgers, Best Comfort Food, Best Fries
• Honey Hill Coffee Company – Best Tea Shop
• Strawberry Moon – Best Martini
• Main Street Outfitter – Best Bicycle Store
• Dock’s Bar & Grill – Best Outdoor Eatery, Best Place to Dance
• Lindy’s Landing - Best Outdoor Eatery, Best Marina
• Slyce Coal Fired Pizza - Best Thin Crust Pizza, Best Unique Salad
• Wauconda Boat – Best Marina
• Carpets 4U – Best Carpet/Flooring Store
• Golf Farm - Best Driving Range
• Gangi Martial Arts of Wauconda – Best Martial Arts Studio
• Whippletre Antiques  – Best Antique Shop
• M&L Flooring – Best Carpet/Flooring Store
• P.S. Flowers and Balloons – Best Florist
• All Temp Heating & AC - Best Heating & A/C Company
• Rusty’s Home Repair – Best Kitchen/Bath Remodeling
• Tri-County Thrift Store – Best Resale Shop

Wauconda is also home to a number of popular community events including Wauconda Fest, Farmers’ Market, Jammin’ on Main Street, the Wauconda Rodeo, and the Annual Holiday Walk. There are a number of resources available to help you plan for upcoming events in our community, many of which are sponsored by our local partners!