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Village in Illinois, United States
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Gurnee is a village in Illinois. It sits at the midpoint between Chicago and Milwaukee. It's best known as the home of the Six Flags Great America amusement park, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago water park, the Gurnee Mills shopping mall, and a Great Wolf Lodge location. As such, Gurnee sees over 23 million visitors every year.
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Actually a private home, this house is a great drive-by sight or you can tour it on a limited schedule. Its magical chakras did not save it from a fire in 2018, so tours are unlikely being offered right now.
The largest amusement park in Illinois, open seasonally from April to November. One of the most visited amusement parks in North America, it features over 40 rides including 16 roller coasters across the 275-acre property. It is home to first-of-its-kind and record-breaking rides such as Batman: The Ride, the first inverted roller coaster, and American Eagle, which remains the tallest, fastest, and longest racing wooden roller coaster in the world.
Over 25 water slides, a large 500,000-gallon wave pool named Hurricane Bay, and an interactive playground named Skull Island. Hurricane Harbor Chicago operates as a separately-gated attraction from the theme park.
Five Guys is a fast casual restaurant chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries.
Upscale Italian restaurant serving a wide variety of pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and unique entrees. Unlimited salad & bread-sticks can be had. One of the few non-chain restaurants in Gurnee.
Donut shop popular among locals. Show up early for the best selection—they are usually out by closing time. Also serves decent coffee.
Hotel has an indoor pool, and includes grab-n-go breakfast and WiFi. Small dogs allowed (up to 20 lbs.) Non-smoking.
Located across the street from the Six Flags Great America Amusement Park providing hours of family entertainment. Near Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall.
formerly KeyLime Cove
Wilderness themed hotel near Gurnee Mills.
Over 200 stores, 14 movie theatres and 20 places to eat.
By train
Two Metra lines serve Gurnee, albeit indirectly.
By bus
Several Pace bus lines serve the Gurnee area, including the 565 which runs from the right near the Metra station in Waukegan all the way to the Gurnee Mills area.
By plane
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the closest airport to Gurnee. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is the next closest.
Grand Avenue, which is part of Illinois State Route 132, is the main strip of the town. Six Flags Great America and the Gurnee Mills Mall are both located on Grand.
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