Area Attractions

Located in Gurnee, Illinois, just 3 hours from the Wisconsin Dells water parks and 1 hour from downtown Milwaukee, indoor water park fun is never far away.

KeyLime Cove is at the center of one of the Midwest's greatest shopping and entertainments hot spots. While it's hard for us to imagine why anyone would ever want to leave KeyLime Cove waterpark, should you choose to venture beyond the Cove, plenty of entertaining diversions await.

If you have questions about the area, we invite you to speak with the KeyLime Cove Concierge for detailed information and personal recommendations.

Six Flags Great America  & Hurricane Harbor

Six Flags, Chicago and Milwaukee area’s largest amusement park, features nearly seven miles of roller coaster track. While there are many hotels near Six Flags Chicago, KeyLime Cove is the only hotel offering waterpark fun.

Gurnee Mills Mall

With 23 million visitors per year, the Gurnee Mills premium outlet center is Illinois’ fourth largest mall.  This indoor mall features more than 200 retailers, including:

• Off 5th - Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet
• Nike Factory Outlet
• Bass Pro Shops
• Disney Store Outlet
• Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet

The mall also features a 20 screen cinema and a variety of restaurants.

Golf Courses

Within 20 miles of Gurnee, you’ll find dozens public or municipal golf courses suitable for every budget and skill level. You’ll probably wear out your golf shoes before you exhaust your options. The public and municipal courses listed below are all less than 10 miles from KeyLime Cove.

• Heather Ridge Golf Club – 9 holes, Par 35, 3007 yards, public, 847-367-6010
• Bittersweet Golf Club – 18 holes, Par 72, 6754 yards, public, 847-855-9031
• Midlane Golf Resort – 18 holes, Par 71, 6900 yards, public, 847-360-0550
• Brae Loch Country Club – 18 holes, Par 70, 5876 yards, Municipal, 847-968-3444
• Orchard Hills Golf Course – 18 holes, Par 71, 6458 yards, Municipal, 847-336-5118
• Foss Park Golf Course – 18 holes, Par 72, 6839 yards, Municipal, 847-689-7490
• Bonnie Brook Golf Course – 18 holes, Par 72, 6701 yards, Municipal, 847-360-4731
• Greenshire Golf Course – 9 holes, Par 27, 1265 yards, Municipal, 847-360-4777
• ThunderHawk Golf Course – 18 holes, Par 72, 7031 yards, Municipal, 847-968-4295
• Carrillon North of Grayslake Park – 9 holes, Par 27, 1187 yards, Municipal, 847-548-4713
• Pine Meadow Golf Club – 18 holes, Par 71, 7141 yards, Public, 847-566-4653
• Village Green Country Club – 18 holes, Par 70, 6235 yards, Public, 847-566-7373
• Renwood Golf Course – 18 holes, Par 72, 6048 yards, Municipal, 847-231-4711
• Libertyville Golf Course – 9 holes, Par 27, 1205 yards, Municipal, 847-362-5733
• Lake Bluff Golf Club – 18 holes, Par 72, 6537 yards, Municipal, 847-234-6771
• Shiloh Park Golf Course – 9 holes, Par 35, 2863 yards, Municipal, 847-746-5500 ext. 420
• Shepherds Crook Golf Course – 18 holes, Par 71, 6827 yards, Municipal, 847-872-2080
• White Deer Run Golf Club – 18 holes, Par 72, 7101 yards, Public, 847-680-6100

Gold’s Gym

This recently renovated and expanded fitness center is a friendly neighbor of KeyLime Cove just a few short steps away on Nations Drive. Originally Venice California’s “mecca of bodybuilding,” Gold’s Gym has expanded to more than 600 facilities. Our neighbor boasts all the latest fitness equipment and services including group exercise, cardio equipment, spinning, Pilates, yoga, a full basketball court, 5 aerobics rooms, and much more. You’ll find steam and sauna-equipped locker rooms and child care. There’s even “Lady Gold’s,” a private workout area for women.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino

Located near downtown Milwaukee, this popular gaming and entertainment venue is less than a hour from KeyLime Cove. The casino features a broad lineup of games like Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker and more than 1800 slot machines. The casino’s design highlights the rich heritage and tradition of the Potawatomi nation, and includes a 500-seat theater and a gift shop featuring authentic Native American hand crafted works of art.