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Village of Gurnee

847-599-7500
www.gurnee.il.us

Whatever you want in a getaway destination, Gurnee has it all in one place; extraordinary shopping, world-class entertainment and distinctive accommodations. Visit Gurnee Mills and shop an amazing 220 stores along with many entertainment venues and restaurants. Six Flags Great America offers thrilling rides, spectacular shows and Hurricane Harbor Chicago, boasting hundreds of wild and wet water activities for all ages. Bring the family to stay at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois to watch them swim, splash and play in the 80,000-square-foot indoor waterpark!

 

 

Backyard Steak Pit
Backyard Steak Pit
Gurnee
Family owned classic steakhouse and 2025 marks 40 years in Gurnee. All of our steaks, chops and seaf...
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Barnwood Restaurant at Great Wolf Lodge
Barnwood Restaurant at Great Wolf Lodge
Gurnee
Located inside Great Wolf Lodge, Barnwood Restaurant offers all the best in small, shareable pl...
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Baymont By Wyndham Gurnee
Baymont By Wyndham Gurnee
Gurnee
The Gurnee accommodation is near shopping bliss at Gurnee Mills, across the street from ha...
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College of Lake County - Advanced Technology Center
College of Lake County - Advanced Technology Center
Gurnee
Welcome to the future of manufacturing. CLC’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Gurnee house...
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Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn
Gurnee
Located within walking distance of Gurnee Mills shopping mall, and one mile from Six Flags, Comfort...
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Destino Ristorante
Destino Ristorante
Gurnee
Beautiful craft cocktails and wines along with the highest quality Italian specialties created by ou...
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Extreme Flight Simulation
Extreme Flight Simulation
Gurnee
Have you ever dreamed of flying an airliner like the 737-800NG? Do you want to know what happens in ...
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Giordano's - Gurnee
Giordano's - Gurnee
Gurnee
Giordano's, the pioneer of the famous stuffed and equally-renowned thin-crust pizza. Their menu ...
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Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Gurnee
Conveniently located about an hour north of Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, Great Wolf Lodge offers&nbs...
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Gurnee Farmers Market at Saratoga Square
Gurnee Farmers Market at Saratoga Square
Gurnee
2025 Dates: Sundays, starting June 8; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. runs through September 14. Find delicious ea...
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Gurnee Mills
Gurnee Mills
Gurnee
Gurnee Mills is the largest outlet and full-price shopping destination in Illinois. Gurnee Mills ...
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Hampton Inn - Gurnee
Hampton Inn - Gurnee
Gurnee
Here at the Hampton Inn, we're passionate about taking good care of you. Not only are we certain...
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Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Gurnee
Hurricane Harbor Chicago, the 20-acre water park on Six Flags Great America property, is located bet...
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Lake Carina Forest Preserve
Lake Carina Forest Preserve
Gurnee
Located along the Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway, Lake Carina offers trails, an accessible fis...
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Lake County, CVB
Lake County, CVB
Gurnee
The mission of Visit Lake County is to increase awareness of Lake County, Illinois as a premier tour...
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Launch Gurnee
Launch Gurnee
Gurnee
LAUNCH is a family entertainment center in Gurnee, Illinois, featuring trampoline activities with Bo...
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Lou Malnati's Gurnee on Grand
Lou Malnati's Gurnee on Grand
Gurnee
One of the most renowned pizza places in the Chicagoland area, Lou Malnati's prides themselves i...
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Primo Italian American Cuisine
Primo Italian American Cuisine
Gurnee
Primo Italian American Cuisine is Lake County's hot spot with five-star ratings across the board...
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Six Flags Great America
Six Flags Great America
Gurnee
Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor are two great parks that you can experience at one dest...
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Timothy O'Toole's Pub
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
Gurnee
Kids Eat for $1.99 on Mondays at this Timothy O'Toole's location. (With purchase of an adult...
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Top Shelf Ice Arena & Top Shelf Bar & Grill
Top Shelf Ice Arena & Top Shelf Bar & Grill
Gurnee
Ice skating and hockey for people of all ages and abilities. From your first steps on the ice all th...
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Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee
Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee
Gurnee
Enjoy the convenience of walking to Gurnee Mills and various restaurants, and a quick drive to Six ...
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WoodSpring Suites Hotel
WoodSpring Suites Hotel
Gurnee
Woodspring Suites Hotel offers weekly and monthly room rates for out-of-town guests and local g...
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Caplan Studios
Caplan Studios
Gurnee
Caplan Studios began in 2009 as a creative outlet for TV Meteorologist Mike Caplan to work behind th...
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Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Gurnee
Lake County is home to nearly 28,000 businesses, including dozens of Fortune 500 companies like Abbo...
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Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store
Gurnee
Oberweis is an old fashioned family ice cream parlor and dairy store....
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Pace Suburban Bus Service
Pace Suburban Bus Service
Gurnee
Pace's fixed-route bus service conveniently carries commuters throughout the suburbs using a set...
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Portillo's Gurnee
Portillo's Gurnee
Gurnee
Portillio's is open for takeout/drive-thru service. Portillo's offers their famous Italian b...
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The Honey Baked Ham Company
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Gurnee
The Honey Baked Ham Company sells ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes...
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Village of Gurnee
Village of Gurnee
Gurnee
Whatever you want in a getaway destination, Gurnee has it all in one place; extraordinary shopping, ...
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Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce
Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce
Gurnee
The Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce is the very first business organization to focus on and de...
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Other Businesses

60 to Escape
6170 W. Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 844.623.7227
 
AHA Sushi
5101 Washington St. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.263.2222
 
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
6112 Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031 847.856.1229
 
Big Norm's
3540 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.623.3647
 
Birch Beverages
720 Milwaukee Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.302.8764
 
Biryani Pointe
5414 Grand Ave Gurnee, IL 60031 224.656.6449
 
Bittersweet Golf Club
875 Almond Road Gurnee, IL 60031 847.855.9031
 
Buffalo Wild Wings Gurnee
6130 IL RTE. 132 Gurnee, IL 60031 847.855.0887
 
Ceramics For You - Gurnee
6695-D Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.855.2022
 
Chan's Restaurant
5101 Washington St #26 Gurnee, IL 60031 847.623.8999
 
Chili's Grill & Bar- Gurnee
6030 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.855.1025
 
Christine Thompson Park
Woodland Ave. & Belle Plaine Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.623.7788
 
Chuck E. Cheese
1512 Nations Drive Gurnee, IL 60031 847.662.9833
 
Clubhouse at Heather Ridge
5900 Heather Ridge Drive Gurnee, IL 60031 847.680.7350
 
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
7799 West Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031 224.335.7900
 
Country Inn & Suites - Gurnee
5420 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.625.9700
 
Cracker Barrel
5706 Northridge Drive Gurnee, IL 60031 847.244.1512
 
Denny's
6429 Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031 847.855.1680
 
El Burrito Bravo Inc.
1810 N Delany Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.596.4990
 
Fatmans
36309 N. Route 41 Gurnee, IL 60031 847.244.8300
 
Golden Corral
1455 Dilleys Road Gurnee, IL 60031 847.249.8600
 
Gurnee American Legion
749 Milwaukee Ave Gurnee, IL 60031
 
Gurnee Donuts
4949 Grand Ave Ste 9 Gurnee, IL 60031 847.249.4757
 
Hayashi Restaurant
6641 Grand Ave. Ste C Gurnee, IL 60031 847.856.0270
 
HeatherRidge Golf Course
5900 HeatherRidge Dr. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.367.6010
 
Hotel Gurnee
6161 W Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031 847.336.6300
 
Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center
900 N. Hunt Club Road Gurnee, IL 60031 847.559.3780
 
Ichiban Japanese Steak House & Sushi
5340 Grand Ave Gurnee, IL 60031 847.856.8800
 
Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
4949 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 224.637.8616
 
Jimano's Pizzeria Gurnee
7010 W. Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.856.8696
 
Kaiser's Pizza & Pub
1801 N. Route 21 Gurnee, IL 60031 847.336.6500
 
Kobie's Hot Dogs & Pizzeria
1810 N. Delany Rd Suite A Gurnee, IL 60031 847.672.7733
 
La Gabri-Elle Inc.
223 N. Route 21 Gurnee, IL 60031 847.219.3678
 
La Michoacana Gurnee
5338 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.336.9440
 
La Quinta Inn - Gurnee
5688 Northridge Dr. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.662.7600
 
Lola's Tacos and Tequila
6170 Grand Avenue, Entrance A Gurnee, IL 60031 847.855.1201
 
Mama K's Pizza & Grille
5250-4 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.249.8229
 
Momcorn
5101 Washington Street, Suite 2 Gurnee, IL 60031 224.610.0407
 
Mother Rudd House and Museum
4690 Old Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031 847.263.9540
 
Noodles & Co. Gurnee
6681 Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031 847.406.5488
 
Nothing Bundt Cakes Gurnee
6951 W Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 224.637.8444
 
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
5590 Northridge Dr Gurnee, IL 60031 847.336.3628
 
Outback Steakhouse Gurnee
6210 Grand Ave Gurnee, IL 60031 847.599.1300
 
Pips Meadery
1350 Tri-State Parkway Gurnee, IL 60031
 
Rainforest Cafe
6170 Grand Ave #857 Gurnee, IL 60031 847.855.7800
 
Red Lobster Gurnee
6230 Grand Ave Gurnee, IL 60031 847.856.0432
 
Red Robin Gurnee
6420 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.855.0001
 
Rosati's gurnee
5404 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.360.9400
 
Royal Thai
5324 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.244.2409
 
Salon Bliss
7075 Grand Ave Suite 3C Gurnee, IL 60031 847.336.4554
 
Salutos Pizza & Pasta
7680 Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031 847.356.6900
 
Stevens' Steakhouse
Corner of Milwaukee Ave & Washington St. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.599.8533
 
Super 8 Gurnee
5520 Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031 847.249.7777
 
Tacos El Durango Mexican Grill
3900 Washington St. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.596.2580
 
Tacos el Norte Gurnee
401 N. Riverside Dr. STE 27 Gurnee, IL 60031 847.623.3034
 
Teriyaki Madness, Gurnee
6409 Grand Avenue, Suite B1 Gurnee, IL 60031 224.656.5282
 
The Point Pancake House
1952 N US HWY 41 Gurnee, IL 60031 847.662.4130
 
Tina's Italian Cafe and Bake Shop
5101 Washington Street Gurnee, IL 60031 847.244.9001
 
Toshi
1475 N Dilleys Rd #11-15 Gurnee, IL 60031 847.249.8899
 
United Way of Lake County
330 S. Greenleaf Street Gurnee, IL 60031 847.775.1000
 
Vipers Pro Basketball - Mens
34090 Almond Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031
 
Visit Lake County, Illinois
5465 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 100 Gurnee, IL 60031 847.662.2700
 
Warren Township Sled Hill
17801 W. Washington St. Gurnee, IL 60031 847.244.1101
 

Our Community Events

Jan. 27 - Mar. 31
Monday Madness at Fatmans Gurnee
Monday Madness at Fatmans Gurnee
1/27/25 - 3/31/25
Kick off your week with unbeatable specials that will make your taste buds ...
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Apr. 6
A SPECIAL VISIT WITH CARING BUNNY
A SPECIAL VISIT WITH CARING BUNNY
4/6/25
Caring Bunny is a special, sensory-friendly experience - exclusively for ch...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills - Near Dining Pavilion South in the Macy's Wing
Mar. 26 - Apr. 9
Easter Bunny Photos at Gurnee Mills
Easter Bunny Photos at Gurnee Mills
3/26/25 - 4/9/25
Hop over for Easter Bunny pictures at Gurnee Mills!Please Note: Multiple fa...
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Apr. 11
The Wads at Primo
The Wads at Primo
4/11/25
A new venue for us. This is at The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo in Gurnee...
Explore Events @ Primo Italian American Cuisine
Apr. 12
Bunny Bash at Gurnee Park District
Bunny Bash at Gurnee Park District
4/12/25
Hop into spring at our Bunny Bash egg-stravaganza! Join us for a continenta...
Explore Events @ Village of Gurnee
Apr. 4 - Apr. 14
Circus Vazquez
Circus Vazquez
4/4/25 - 4/14/25
Come and enjoy the world-class show of Circus Vazquez. Full of thrill,...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills
Mar. 21 - Apr. 19
TIME TO BOOK EASTER PHOTOS
TIME TO BOOK EASTER PHOTOS
3/21/25 - 4/19/25
Strike a pose, the Easter Bunny is here for photos! Reserve your visit now ...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Mills - Near Dining Pavilion South in the Macy's Wing
Apr. 20
Easter at Primo
Easter at Primo
4/20/25
EASTER BRUNCH BUFFETSunday, April 20, 2025Brunch served from 10am-3pmDinner...
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Apr. 24
Physics Day at Six Flags Great America
Physics Day at Six Flags Great America
4/24/25
Exclusive Physics Day at Six Flags offer knowledge and fun in one sweet dea...
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Mar. 6 - Apr. 27
Spring Breakout at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Spring Breakout at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
3/6/25 - 4/27/25
Time to celebrate the return of Spring!Shake off the winter blues and spend...
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May. 9
Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Market at Gurnee Mills
Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Market at Gurnee Mills
5/9/25
Celebrate Moms at the Chicago Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Market!&n...
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May. 11
Mother's Day Buffett at Primo
Mother's Day Buffett at Primo
5/11/25
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025 Brunch Served From 10...
Explore Events @ Primo Italian American Cuisine
May. 9 - May. 16
Illinois Craft Beer Week
Illinois Craft Beer Week
5/9/25 - 5/16/25
Craft beer enthusiasts in Illinois can mark their calendars as the highly a...
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May. 17
GRAND OPENING TLC Massage & Spa, Village of Gurnee
GRAND OPENING TLC Massage & Spa, Village of Gurnee
5/17/25
Join Mayor Tom Hood at the ribbon cutting for the GRAND OPENING of  TL...
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May. 17
26th Annual First Responders Expo at Gurnee Mills
26th Annual First Responders Expo at Gurnee Mills
5/17/25
The 26th Annual First Responders Expo, sponsored by Gurnee Mills and the La...
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May. 18
Rods for Remembrance at Gurnee Mills
Rods for Remembrance at Gurnee Mills
5/18/25
Cruise down memory lane at the 'Rods for Remembrance' Car Show!Driv...
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May. 4 - Jun. 8
Dance Fest at Six Flags Great America
Dance Fest at Six Flags Great America
5/4/25 - 6/8/25
Six Flags Dance Fest is a non-competitive dance event open to all age group...
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Jun. 8 - Sep. 14
Gurnee Farmer's Market at Saratoga Square 2025
Gurnee Farmer's Market at Saratoga Square 2025
6/8/25 - 9/14/25
Experience the opening of Gurnee's farmers market Sunday, June 8! Disco...
Explore Events @ Gurnee Farmers Market at Saratoga Square
Jan. 28 - Dec. 30
Queen of Hearts Raffle at Fatmans Gurnee
Queen of Hearts Raffle at Fatmans Gurnee
1/28/25 - 12/30/25
Enjoy the Queen of Hearts Raffle at Fatmans Gurnee every Tuesday! Enjoy Com...
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Jan. 10 - Dec. 31
Public Skate at Top Shelf
Public Skate at Top Shelf
1/10/25 - 12/31/25
Join us for a public skate every day of the week! All are welcome. Bring yo...
Explore Events @ Top Shelf Ice Arena & Top Shelf Bar & Grill

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