- Our list of the best things to do in Gurnee, Illinois, features the top 454 nearby activities — including 189 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gurnee, 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 19 things to do within the city of Gurnee, IL , followed by 435 popular activities in nearby cities, including Kenosha, Glenview, Waukegan, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Wilmette, Crystal Lake, Northbrook, Mundelein, Niles, Skokie, Palatine, Grayslake, Libertyville, Evanston, Mount Prospect, Wheeling, Barrington, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Zion, Hoffman Estates, Racine, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village, Algonquin, Pleasant Prairie, Mchenry, Woodstock, Carpentersville, Oak Park, Great Lakes and Round Lake Beach
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With several outdoor spaces and facilities, Hawthorne Park District manages a number of swimming pools, playgrounds and athletic fields. Both adult and youth leagues are also provided for a variety of sports such as soccer and softball.
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Built during the Gilded Age (1870 to 1900), the Mayslake Peabody Mansion is an estate that is located in the Mayslake Forest Preserve in Oak Brook, Illinois. The large residence was the former home of coal baron, Francis Stuyvesant Peabody.
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Running along Fox River, Pottawatomie Park provides access for fishing and boating and also has a trail along the river. The park features a miniature golf course, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports facilities and an amphitheater for events.
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Mayslake Peabody Estate Forest Preserve, 1717 W 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Located on the grounds of the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate, the First Folio Theatre is surrounded by preserved forest. Its resident theater company presents a variety of dramatic productions from different genres.
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Bounce Sports Corporation is an indoor sports facility that provides athletic training to young people. Their complex includes a 130 ft long multi-purpose field, two story high ceilings, high tech batting cages, half court basketball and a fitness area.
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A full-featured gym and fitness complex, Four Lakes Athletic Club offers not only modern workout facilities and equipment, but also indoor tennis, a multi-purpose gym, and running track. The club also holds classes in a variety of workout routines.
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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.