Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy swimming and a beach-like atmosphere. You can always head to one of the incredibly fun indoor waterparks in Illinois. Located in Gurnee, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park is filled with exciting attractions, a waterpark, lodging, dining options, events, and more!
If you’re looking for some non-stop family-friendly fun in the great indoors this winter, then a visit to Great Wolf Lodge is a must! It’s located just outside of Chicago in the village of Gurnee.
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You can certainly pretend it’s summer here as you don a bathing suit and enjoy swimming and splashing in the pools, sliding down the waterslides, and relaxing by the the water.
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With its tube slides, wave pool, rafting, lazy river, kiddie pool, and more, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.
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Pictured here is the water tree fort known as Fort Mackenzie. With numerous interactive splash elements and depths of only six inches to one foot, it’s ideal for small children.
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Sit poolside and relax in one of the lounge chairs while the kids play in the water. You can even reserve a private cabana for your family.
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With all that time you’ll spend in the water, you’ll certainly get hungry at some point. Luckily there are plenty of dining choices here at Great Wolf Lodge. Grab some grab-and-go sandwiches from Freshwoods Market, order pizza, salad, or pasta at Hungry As A Wolf, and some ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, among other options.
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Whether you get a day pass or book an overnight stay, kids and adults alike will have a blast here at Great Wolf Lodge!
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Ready to have an epic indoor winter adventure at one of the best waterparks in Illinois? To learn more and to book a day pass or overnight stay, visit the Great Wolf Lodge Illinois webpage.
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Address: 1700 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
