Near Chicago
Guest Relations: (847) 249-1776 x4625
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For an additional fee, the park offers the Flash Pass go-to-the-front-of-the-lines program. VIP tours available for an extra fee (which is quite high).
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From Milwaukee: I-94E. Exit Grand Ave. (Rt. 132E) in Gurnee.
From Western Illinois: I-88E to I-294N. I-294 North becomes I-94W. Exit Grand Ave. (Rt. 132E) in Gurnee.
- Among its 13 great thrill machines, the park features Raging Bull, a well-regarded hypercoaster, the flying coaster, Superman- Ultimate Flight, and the launched coaster, Vertical Velocity.
- The action-packed original stunt show, "Operation SpyGirl," comes to Six Flags Great America from the creator of the popular TV show, "24."
- Younger kids will enjoy Looney Tunes National Park with rides, shows, and a huge interactive play center designed for them.
- The Hurricane Harbor Water Park is enormous and offers plenty of water slides and other activities.
Buccaneer Battle interactive ride
Passengers will board ships, take control of high-powered soaker guns, and shoot targets as well as onlookers and "pirates" aboard other ships.
New for 2008: Six Flags Great America debuted the indoor Batman-themed coaster, The Dark Knight.
Its Operation SpyGirl stunt show features high-energy action and is a step above typical park shows. The park also offers other stage shows.
As with all Six Flags parks, Great America offers Fright Fest. The annual Halloween celebration includes haunted mazes, special shows, and other features to mark the holiday.
