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It seems, at least in having toured the very recently opened Gurnee Great Wolf, that the goal at Great Wolf is still to give kids a fantastic playland experience with everything they could ever imagine, but to also include ample opportunities for the adults to enjoy themselves, too.

It turns out, the difference between Great Wolf and some of its competitors is huge, at least when it comes to focus. What exactly was it that made this more than a one-time joy ride for the kids? I decided to find out. Until, at least for me, I started talking to my friends and family who had kids, and they kept mentioning the chain over and over. We’d heard that the far north suburb of Gurnee was converting its previous indoor waterpark, Key Lime Cove, to a Great Wolf Lodge and, aside from thoughts of being the fun aunt/uncle and making our nephews and nieces really really happy for a day or two, hadn’t given it much thought besides. Yes, it can be a tempting idea when you’re freezing to death in the bitter cold of a Chicago winter, but you might find yourself asking what there is for adults to do after a few dips in the pool and trips down the slides. Water park access is complimentary for all hotel guests.Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, on the former site of Key Lime Cove.Īn indoor water park may not immediately call to you. The indoor water park at Timber Ridge Lodge, located about 80 miles outside of Chicago, offers 35-foot-high slides, a lazy river that spans over 500-feet and more. To learn more about the Kalahari Resorts, see here: Wisconsin Location | Kalahari Resorts Timber Ridge Lodge and Water Park – Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: While access to the resort is included for hotel guests, day passes are available, and begin at $59.99. The hotel also has adult-only attractions, including a spa, golf club, and live entertainment. The Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells includes unique rides and features, like the Flowrider, a wave simulator, and the MasterBlaster, a 570-foot water rollercoaster. To learn more about the Wilderness Resort, see here: Wilderness Water Park Resort in Wisconsin Dells - Wilderness Resort Kalahari Resorts – Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin: The resort itself offers many features for families and adults, including a golf course, a spa and a swim up bar.Īccess to the resort is included for guests of the hotel, the resort says. To learn more about Grand Bear at Starved Rock, see here: Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock Wilderness Resort – Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin:ĭubbed "America's largest waterpark," Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells features four indoor water parks with varying attractions, including a wave pool, a lazy river, tube slides and more. Residents of LaSalle, Bureau, or Putnam County are eligible for discounts. Admission for adults is $40, and admission for children is $35. Though hotel guests can access the resort for free, day passes are available to purchase.

The 24,000 square-foot indoor water park features play zones, a lazy river, a wave pool and more. Grand Bear is a rustic style resort lodge, located about a 90-minute drive from Chicago. Girl grazed by bullet, man injured in North Lawndale shooting