Results tagged with 'six flags great america'

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Six Flag's new X Flight vs. old school coasters

Published July 23, 2012

The new X Flight at Six Flags Great America is a thrill indeed, but can it compete with classic coasters like The American Eagle?

Doing Great America differently

Published July 20, 2011

OnMilwaukee.com's Molly Snyder has gone to Six Flags Great America dozens of times in her life, and always started with the double-decker carousel, made her way clockwise around the park, snacked along the way and skipped the water park. This year, she tried a new approach.

KeyLime Cove buoyed by staycations, partnerships

Published Sept. 9, 2010

At a place like KeyLime Cove Water Park Resort and Hotel in Gurnee, Ill., a down economy can actually spell good news. But the property works hard, especially via partnerships with nearby attractions, to draw Milwaukee and Chicago staycationers.

Road Trip: Wisconsin / Illinois border

Published Aug. 2, 2009

If you need a staycation with the family, but have only a day or two to spare, a quick jaunt down I-94 to the Wisco / Illini border might be your golden ticket. Although summertime opens up more options, this trip is a winner regardless of the season.

KeyLime Cove corners market on convenience

Published June 29, 2009

Because KeyLime Cove is relatively new -- it opened in February 2008 -- the designers were able to critique already-existing water parks and copy or improve on the them. Hence, the smart layout and attentiveness of staff members make navigation a breeze. Best of all, it's only 45 miles from Milwaukee.

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