- 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!
- Great Lakes, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 1 thing to do within the city of Great Lakes, IL , followed by 499 popular activities in nearby cities, including Evanston, Skokie, Kenosha, Glenview, Waukegan, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Highland Park, Gurnee, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Northbrook, Mundelein, Palatine, Grayslake, Libertyville, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Crystal Lake, Hoffman Estates, Wheeling, Barrington, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Zion, Rosemont, Carpentersville, Pleasant Prairie, Algonquin, Mchenry, Oak Park, Chicago and Round Lake Beach
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Brunswick Zone (formerly known as Hawthorn Lanes) provides 40 individual lanes of ten pin bowling, including GLOW lanes with specialty glow-in-the-dark lighting. Visitors can also access a full video arcade, lounge, snack bar, and pro shop.
7.0 Miles
67%
495 votes
1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Attractions for children of all ages are found at the KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, from wild rides to toddlers' play ponds. Restaurants, arcade games, parades, and plenty of other things to do and see can also be found in here. Lodging is also available.
7.0 Miles
At the Six Flags Great America there are attractions available for the entire family. Besides the rides, in here there is also a waterpark, plenty of restaurants, and shops. Lodging is available for those wishing to prolong their stay.
7.0 Miles
Featuring an award-winning golfing facility, the Pine Meadow Golf Course in Mundelein, Illinois features golf lessons and PGA event and tournament play. The course is ranked in the top 10 of public access courses in the state.
7.0 Miles
47%
15 votes
555 North Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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Featuring eight auditoriums, AMC Showplace Vernon Hills 8 is a movie theater that displays first-run feature films using digital projection. It offers facility rentals for private events as well as a concession area with food and drinks.
7.1 Miles
Situated on the lake waterfront, Century Park features common park amenities like fishing, a bike trail, picnic areas, a children's playground, and public restrooms. Athletic fields for baseball, softball, and volleyball are also available.
7.2 Miles
Kids can explore the play complexes that include inflatable bounce houses, towers, and slides at The Blast Zone. It also has bathtub race cars that kids can drive on a designated track.
7.2 Miles
At Centennial Ice Arena, visitors can participate in public skate sessions or join a hockey league. The arena has a gymnastics program where children are taught how to balance and tumble.
7.4 Miles
16%
19 votes
Gurnee Mills Mall, 6152 W Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Featuring an ice skating rink, Rinkside Sports & Family Entertainment Center can be used for open skating, ice hockey and figure skating. The center also offers miniature golf, video and redemption games, laser tag and a restaurant.
7.4 Miles
A state of the art ice complex, Glacier Ice Arena features a variety of attractions. The arena offers public skating and lessons in ice and figure skating, and hosts hockey games.