- TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Barrington, Illinois, including 641 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, West Chicago and Lombard.
- From Kids in Action Gymnastics Academy to Barrington Ice Arena, the Barrington area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- Located around 30 miles northwest of Chicago, Barrington was founded in 1865. The village was the home of 'The Battle of Barrington', during which 'Baby Face' Nelson squared off with FBI agents. Barrington has a population of under 11,000 and the buildings were designed with late-19thcentury forms of architecture, including Queen Anne and Victorian Gothic.
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Sitting on 78 acres of natural wilderness, River Bend Nature Center provides facilities for summer camps, lectures, and art fairs. Visitors can also rent canoes from the center to take out on the river.
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Affiliated with and hosted by Rock Valley College, the Starlight Theatre features a retractable roof that allows for theater under the stars on clear nights. The theater brings famous shows to town, and also hosts original works.
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At Hammond Marina, visitors can go fishing at Lake Michigan or simply take a walk on one of the pedestrian trails on the grounds. At the marina, visitors can dock their boats at one of the 918 slips.
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500 Speedway Boulevard, Joliet, IL 60433
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Richard Petty driving is an experience in itself. It has a great lap riding facilities and some decent rides. The events are well organized. There is enough space for spectators. Waters and souvenirs are available.
45.6 Miles
Route 66 Raceway is a tribute to the legendary Route 66. This is a ¼ mile drag race strip and a ½ mile dirt oval, with 30,000 sits positioned on the U shaped grandstand.
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Picnicking, swimming, and hunting are some of the activities to be performed in the Rock Cut State Park. A local marina and campgrounds are also found, as well as a 77 mile-long trail system for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
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Beginning at the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site, the I&m Canal Trail is a 2.76-mile nature trail popular for a number of recreational activities. These include running, biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing along the trail.
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Odyssey Fun World is an award-winning redemption center that offers fun activities for the whole family. It is a great place to host your little ones' birthday parties.
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2780 Channahon Rd, Joliet, IL 60436
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Joliet's Splash Station Waterpark is an attraction that offers many water features such as a six person slide, body slides, tube slides, lazy river and zero depth pool. The water park also includes a sandy play area.