The Gurnee center is about 1 mile west of Six Flags Great America and 1 mile southeast of Serpent Safari.
As a village in the U.S. Midwest, Gurnee has four distinct seasons. Summers tend to be hot, with temperatures in the mid-80s, while winters can get cold and chilly with temperatures in the 20s and 30s. Spring and fall have the mildest weather and are often the most pleasant times of year to visit.
If you're looking for the best deals on hotels, plan your visit during the winter, when rates tend to be at their lowest. If you're planning your trip around Gurnee's many special events, mark your calendar. Gurnee Days occur in mid-August every year, and it's a family-friendly event with parades, live entertainment, competitions, food vendors, and fireworks. Sounds of Summer will keep you rocking all season long with weekly family-friendly concerts in the Viking Park Band Shell. In September, the Legions of Craft Beer Festival pours brews from nearly three dozen craft breweries and cider establishments.
You'll get better savings when you apply discounts to already low hotel rates in Gurnee. For instance, AAA members can save 10 percent at the KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort and the Hampton Inn Chicago/Gurnee.
Seniors and AARP members can save 10 percent on rooms at the SpringHill Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee and the Courtyard Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee. Government employees and military members get guaranteed rates at the Super 8 Gurnee and the Ramada Waukegan/Gurnee.
Get the best of both worlds and enjoy ample amenities without overspending at these top value options in Gurnee.
Receive a reasonable price on a queen or king room, or upgrade to an executive room for a few dollars more at the Comfort Inn Gurnee. Around the corner from the Serpent Safari, the Comfort Inn couldn't be more conveniently located. Rooms include essentials such as coffee makers, cable programming, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Make a splash in the indoor pool, relax in the spa tub, and don't miss the free hot and cold buffet on weekdays.
Stay in a standard double room or executive king rom at La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Gurnee, and you'll enjoy a restful night's sleep minutes from Gurnee's main attractions. Rooms include family-friendly amenities such as video game consoles and flat-screen TVs, and all guests will appreciate the personal coffee makers and free Wi-Fi. Fuel up for a day of fun with a complimentary continental breakfast and get more value from your stay with free on-site parking.
Whether you're looking for a standard room or a larger suite, you'll find what you need at Baymont Inn & Suites Gurnee. Less than a mile from Six Flags and other area attractions, Baymont Inn & Suites couldn't be more convenient. All guest rooms include essentials such as refrigerators and microwaves, along with comfortable pillow top beds and 32-inch LCD TVs. Enjoy the highly rated complimentary buffet breakfast in the morning and make a splash in the year-round indoor pool. The hotel also offers free self-parking.
A smart choice for groups, the Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center offers comfortable accommodations for both leisure and business travelers. Those traveling on business will appreciate the hotel's 10,000 square feet of conference and event space as well as the 24-hour business center and free Wi-Fi. Families will love the indoor pool, complimentary theme park shuttle, and available room service.
No visit to Gurnee is complete without a few hours or several days at Six Flags Great America. For 40 years, this theme park has been a major attraction in the Gurnee area, attracting millions of visitors each year. Take a ride on the world's tallest carousel, go for a ride on roller coasters like Demon and American Eagle, or spin around on Triple Play and Whizzer. Take the kids to KIDZOPOLIS for a smaller rides or have a grand time in themed areas such as Mardi Gras or Southwest Territory.
Spend some time shopping at the Gurnee Mall, a location filled with favorite stores along with a selection of local boutiques and restaurants. Head to the Hunt Club Park Community Center and enjoy one of Gurnee's many parks. With a fitness center, rock climbing wall, dance studio, and much more, this location offers an ideal setting for family fun.
Whether you're in town to spend a day at the legendary Six Flags Great America, or you want to get away from it all in the Chicago metropolitan area, make Gurnee your destination. With many hotels and lodging establishments available to you, you'll find plenty to love about this family-friendly village.
Below are reviews of the city of Gurnee, IL from an actual visitor's perspective.
Six Flags!
Various family outing activities, shopping centers and food destinations!
Easy to navigate.
Good restaurants.
Restaurants and shopping!
Quiet and cozy little town and clean.
FRIENDLY
Hotel was located in a very good area with plenty of restaurants and places to shop!
Close to many venues.
Staff is friendly and hospitable to military and family.
Six Flags was amazing and Momcorn was delicious!
Nice area!
Six Flags
Everything I wanted was close; amusement and shopping.
Everything was close to get to.
Everything was close to get to.
Food options.
Great location!
Department stores and restaurants were close by so no need to travel far; this was a bonus
I loved that there are restaurants and stores at a walking distance.
Easily accessible facility.
Libertyville was very nice.
So much to do nearby!!
Plenty of restaurants near by and fabulous accommodations.
No time to tour your city but we did like Saint Maximilian Kolbe Shrine.
We always enjoy Great America, the variety of restaurants, and the mall.