- TripBuzz found 391 things to do with kids in or near Gurnee, Illinois, including 374 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Glenview, Des Plaines, Highland Park and Buffalo Grove.
- From Jump America to KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, the Gurnee area offers 104 different types of family activities, including: Amusement Parks (All Ages), Children's Play Area, Trampoline Parks and Water Parks.
- Making up a part of the Chicago Metropolitan area is the city of Gurnee. Best known for being home to one of the nations most popular theme parks, Six Flags Great America, the city is a hot spot for tourism. Drawing over 26 million visitors annually, the city also offers diverse shopping, relaxing spas and world-class dining.
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Visitors can explore the natural habitats of the region at West DuPage Woods, which includes wetland and woodland areas. The park has several picnic areas, as well as a 2 mile nature trail for hiking.
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The Shedd Aquarium officially opened in 1930 and has since grown to accommodate more than 32,000 varieties of marine life. Bring the whole family to enjoy the Aquatic Show, the Polar Play Zone, Oceanarium, and so much more.
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A venue to several outdoor concerts and music festivals, the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in Elkhorn, Wisconsin allows music to be enjoyed to the backdrop of nature. Tailgating and grilling is allowed before shows, which can be enjoyed from general lawn seating.
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901 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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The starting point for exploring Lyman Woods is called the William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center. The green building has exhibits, programs, an active bird feeding area, and birdwatching panel guides.
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Encompassing 40 acres, Animal Gardens features interactive experiences with local wildlife, including petting zoos and an area to hand-feed deer. The park also offers daily shows with its stable of dancing horses and a singing parrot.
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Managed by the county parks department, Runway Dog Exercise Area is a fenced dog park facility where owners can unleash and allow their pets to roam. The double gated park features a fenced area for smaller dogs as well.
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Landscaped with creeks, stones, and brick, Gastrau's Golf Center has miniature golf course for all ages. The center also has a driving range that is heated, and a pro shop that sells clubs.
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Inaugurated in 1964, the Fox Valley Repertory Theater has hosted stars such as Betty Grable and William Shatner. Over the years, it has organized festivals and has one many awards for the shows staged.
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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
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The Field Museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about natural history through exhibits and children's programs. One of the location's main attraction, “Sue”, is the tyrannosaurus rex that has ever been discovered.