- Our list of the best things to do in Great Lakes, Illinois, features the top 500 nearby activities — including 208 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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X-Flight
Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031
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X-Flight is a roller coaster at Six Flags Great America with a 3,000 ft steel track, an elevation of 120 ft and a top speed of 55 mph. The ride simulates a test flight, with drops, inversions, and rolls.
6.1 Miles
A private fundraising event for the LGBTQ community, Out In the Park features live music and entertainment, unlimited rides on any Six Flags thrill rides, promotional speakers, and much more.
6.2 Miles
Austin's Fuel Room is a live music venue that books a variety of local, regional, and nationally touring artists, typically in the rock and metal genres. The venue is combined with a restaurant and bar called Austin's Saloon and Eatery.
6.6 Miles
Part of the Loyola University campus, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was once the home of General Electric founder, Samuel Insull and, later, the residence of the Cuneo family. The site is now used for classes and special events.
6.7 Miles
The family-friendly athletic facility of North Park contains amenities for a variety of outdoor sports. These include tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, and areas for cross country skiing.
6.8 Miles
There are more than 16,000 square feet of trampolines available at Jump America, including in here the dodge-ball course and the foam pit. There is a special area for little children as well.
6.9 Miles
A 40-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Hawthorn offers open and league bowling with glow lanes and a pro shop. The center provides private event rooms, a billiard table, a lounge, arcade games and a snack bar.
6.9 Miles
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3101-3167 Patten Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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Situated on a prairie, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve offers visitors views of Lake Michigan from its beach. There are several paths that visitors can hike through that can lead them to a ravine.
6.9 Miles
Part of the Lake County Forest Preserves, Almond Marsh is a scenic wetland preserve and sedge meadow, and a popular destination for bird watching. The preserve also features a blue heron rookery.
6.9 Miles
Waukegan's Bevier Park is a 30 acre area that features a variety of attractions and amenities. There is a large pond, tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, a baseball field, and a nine hole disc golf course.