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Six Flags Great America

I-94 at Rte. 132 East., Gurnee, IL 60031
847/249-4636
As featured in Day trips from Chicago
Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Gurnee
3.5 of 5 stars 261 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Fee: Yes
Description: This amusement park, located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee, has over 100 rides and attractions.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Wow,Again! Come 2012 July and my day spend happines,craizy,noisy,up side down.I love Great America.Bore? Tired? Never !!!!!!!!!!!!!! More

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Chicago, Illinois
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

This place needs a little renovating. The place had a run-down feel to it but fortunately for the park its coasters are still top notch. The new coaster X-Flight was excellent. A couple of complaints are that parking is $20, which is outrageous, and there is no gluten free food options inside of the park. Otherwise everything else was wonderful.... More

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Gurnee, Illinois
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Six flags use to pay one price to get into the park. Now you pay to get in, pay to use a short line for the rides, pay extra for several rides, go carts and WOW 25.00 bucks to park. More

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Bentonville, Arkansas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

There are so many great rides here it's difficult to pick a favourite - you will definitely not get bored in this park. It's clean, tidy, and the staff are extrememly friendly and helpful. The only thing stopping it getting a full five stars is the cost of food once you are in the park. Two large hotdogs with fries... More

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Appleton, Wisconsin
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

I would normally give this park a very good rating but I’m giving it an excellent because their staff were extremely friendly and helpful. It wasn’t just one instance of service but many. On the rides, at food service, and at guest services. Now the park. My family rode the new coaster X-flight and we really liked it. It’s not... More

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Chicago
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We live about 10 minutes from Six Flags, so we visit the park at least 10 times per year or more. The park is clean and most of the attractions are fantastic! This year especially the Season Pass deal was too good to pass up. With a giant amusement park and huge water park this place will keep you smiling... More

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Lemont, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

! If you're a thrills seeker the rides are for you...the lines take away from the thrill of it all. Personally... I'd save my money and take a trip to Orlando in the off season. More

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Gurnee, Illinois
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The park has a new roller coaster which has the riders parallel to the track (not above or below) Opens in 5 days. Otherwise, this is a nice amusement park, not a theme park (like Disney). Much better focus on cleanliness and park food, although expensive, isn't horrible. More

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Derry, United Kingdom
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

One of the best days out ive ever had! so much fun and so much to do, this is a must for anyone in or around Illinois More

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Buffalo Grove, Illinois
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Been there multiple times throughout my life. love the eagle and the viper. The relatively new water park is great. There is a vertical drop water ride that is awesome. My 9 yo who is relatively brave loved it too. More

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