Nestled away in the northern suburb of Gurnee, Six Flags Great America has been a part of the Chicagoland area since 1976. There are several hotels, golf courses and other attractions right around the theme park, making the vicinity a popular tourist destination. Even if you want to venture into the city, Chicago is less than an hour away by car or train.
Vista Hotel & Conference Center
Just across Interstate 94 from Six Flags is the Vista Hotel & Conference Center. Book one of the 217 rooms with Wi-Fi Internet access, extra rollaway beds (perfect if you stay with the entire family) and a mini-fridge. The Vista also has an indoor heated pool, a game room, an exercise room and the in-house Gurnee Bar if you get a little thirsty. The hotel is within seven miles of the beaches that run along Lake Michigan, the Naval Station Great Lakes, the over 160 stores at the Westfield Hawthorne Center and the Bittersweet Golf Club.
Vista Hotel & Conference Center
6161 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-6300
vistarez.com
Grand Hotel & Suites
The Grand Hotel & Suites advertises itself as the best value and offers to match the rate of any other hotel within a two-mile radius, plus an additional 10 percent off the rate. The main gate of Six Flags Great America is less than 1,000 feet away so you can walk to the park in minutes and not worry about parking. Each room at the Grand comes with a mini-fridge, microwave, Wi-Fi Internet and a memory foam mattress to help you get a good night's rest. Best of all, the Bonnie Brook Golf Course is a four-mile drive away.
Grand Hotel & Suites
5520 Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-7777
gurneegrandhotel.com
SpringHill Suites Chicago
The winner of Marriott Hotel's Opening Hotel of the Year award in 2008, SpringHill lives up to its reputation of providing a comfortable experience. Each guest room comes with a sofa bed, pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen HD TV, mini-fridge and microwave. You can even plug your personal laptop up to your in-room TV. SpringHill Suites also provides a fitness center, a complimentary breakfast buffet and guest services to help you find or get anything you need. Even though the hotel is in the suburb of Waukegan, it is only three miles from both Six Flags and the Heather Ridge Golf Course.
SpringHill Suites Chicago
4101 Fountain Square Place
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 688-9800
marriott.com
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