Bring the family to a football game great entertainment at a great price can't beat it start a…read morefamily tradition I did with my son great reasonable entertainment awesome concessions

This was a pretty cool event. I have not been to the Six Flags theme park in at least 6 or 7 years…read more I'm pretty sure the last time I was there, the water park was not even built yet! The race was very well organized and was not crazy at all -I would estimate that there were about 200-300 participants or so. I like that it was not crazy like some of the bigger downtown Chicago races. The first mile was through the parking lot; at mile 2, you enter the park. It was super cool to run through the park and see how it has changed. The water park portion was so extensive that I definitely want to go back next summer. -Not just for the water park but for the rides too! I had no idea of the additions and remodeling that had gone on. Running through the entire park brought back so many childhood memories for me. It was crazy to see all of the old structures still there as well as many new rides and attractions. If you are looking for some new "scenery" during a 5K, this was a cool event. My only criticism is how they handled packet pick-up: it was only 12-3pm on the Saturday prior in Gurnee. I had to work that day, and when I left to try to make it in time, there was a torrential rain storm and I had to get off the highway. However, I'm proud of the way they handled it -my friend who did make it out to Gurnee said they will let you come to the race early and pick up the packet beforehand. So, that's what I did. No long lines, no drama. Again, a unique event for those looking for something different than the typical neighborhood race.

Carousel Columbia and Columbia Carousel are a pair of double decker carousels at Six Flags in…read moreCalifornia and Illinois. The carousel in California is the tallest carousel in the world at 101 feet and the one at Six Flags Great America is the second tallest at 100 feet. They were built almost 50 years ago on 1976. Each of the horses and animals is a replica of a famous carved carousel animal. The paintings reflect American history. When I visited Six Flags Great America with my daughter, I told her that this is how we should end our day of riding rollercoasters and that is exactly what we did. Climbed the stairs to the second level. Then chose a row of jumping horses and we were on our way. Such a great way to end the day at Six Flags Great America.

This is the third triathlon I've experienced and it was the best! It was pretty small (but not the…read moresmallest triathlon), casual, and just gosh darn beautiful! The entire race is in Bigfoot Park. Swimmers swim in clear waters where they can see fish near the bottom. They bike on a closed off road that skirts the park and the lake. Lastly, they enjoy a scenic run in the woods to finish. Oh - and the transition area was really well organized. Everyone was assigned a particular spot in transition and (what's more) everyone abided by their placement. Spectators have an easy view of all three events and move around without disrupting the race. There are even picnic tables for them to sit at while waiting. Additionally, there's a ton of portapotties and other bathroom facilities scattered throughout. Besides, there weren't THAT many spectators. It seemed as if many racers came solo just to enjoy the race and not to be cheered on by fans. Since it's a small race, the scores are posted on paper immediately after the race. However, because it's a small race, there also aren't a lot of bells and whistles. Unless you placed in your age group or something I don't think you got any type of award or participation ribbon. The swag bag only contained race related necessities (timing chip and bib) and a Running Away Multisport sweatshirt. No granola bars or chapstick or anything else. At the end, racers received a bag of food (that's where you could get a Silk drink, banana, bagel, and granola bar).

This was an awesome race, great course, and a whole lot of fun…read more Lake Geneva is crystal clear and it was a fun course to swim. The bike course took you out in the country of the best state in the USA. The run was a fantastic trail run with great spectator participation. This was probably my favorite course I've done so far and would do it again in a heartbeat!

Do you love rollercoasters? If the answer is yes, this is the ride for you…read more The Wrath of Rakshasa is a new inverted dive coaster that just opened at the end of May in 2025. Five inversions. A drop that is more than vertical. Speed of up to 67 MPH. A definite adrenaline rush. Interestingly, I heard about this ride the day before we went to Six Flags from a grad student that I met at a mindful meditation class. He said that it was one of the top rollercoasters that he had been on. I agree! A great way to start a day of riding rollercoasters at Six Flags Great America.

My son was interested in trying a week of Nike Tennis Camp at Carthage College after hearing great…read morethings from a friend who went last summer. He loves tennis, but hasn't always loved being away from home in the past and it seemed like A LOT of tennis so I really wasn't sure how it would go. However, he loved it so much that he better to go back the following week. Unfortunately, week 2 didn't work with his schedule, but I hope it does next year. Facilities: They stayed in a dorm that had a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. No AC, but my son said they were comfortable enough with the fans we brought from home. I arrived with Clorox wipes in hand, but it actually was cleaner than i expected. My son claims the food was so good he didn't even need to DoorDash which says a lot. He said they even had sushi! Coaches: My son absolutely loved the coaches. I heard a lot about Luka from Brazil who seemed to be his favorite, but he said they were all super fun Tennis instruction: He said the tennis itself was great. Morning drills, match play in the afternoon and fun games at night. He didn't feel like it was too much tennis and said it was the perfect mix. His favorite was match play time. Social interactions: He roomed with a friend and had another friend next door, but also met some kids he really liked. Most the kids seemed to be from the Chicago north shore and Milwaukee. He did say he probably wouldn't go without a friend, but a bunch of kids went on their own and seemed just fine. The kids ranged in age from 9-17 but I'd say most of them were around 12/13. There were about 50 kids and maybe slightly more girls than boys. Other activities: My son said the activities outside of tennis were even more fun. Bowling, movie nights, some gaming facility, volleyball to name a few. There didn't seem to be a ton of downtime but he enjoyed card games (send a pack of cards) when they did have time off the courts. Overall, it was an amazing experience and I plan to send him again next summer - maybe even with his siblings in tow.

Small park located west of Target. Includes a playground, tennis court, basketball court, and…read morefield. Park is generally clean, but sometimes groups that use the basketball court leave behind a ton of trash (it's not that hard to put it in one of the garbages!). Parking is also not great as it's a narrow street that can easily get congested. Great to walk to if you live nearby though.

Nice park with a Basketball Court, Tennis Courts, a Children's Play Area and a big open field that…read moreis great for dogs! I appreciate the path around the park because it gives me a convenient shortcut to the Target and other businesses on Howell Avenue. The only negative for me is that a large section of the path around the park is gravel. That makes it hard to use in a wheelchair.

OUT IN THE PARK at Six Flags Great America started in 2012. It is a private night for the LGBTQ…read morecommunity and their friends -and it is used to raise money for a different charity each year! 3400 people came in 2012. 8000 are expected on September 14, 2013! The whole park is open - there are djs and dancing, mini concerts - something for everyone - and at a special price with free parking!