- TripBuzz found 470 things to do with kids in or near Batavia, Illinois, including 462 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Aurora, Wheaton and Lombard.
- From Harold Hall Quarry Beach to Red Oak Nature Center, the Batavia area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Amusement Parks (All Ages), Movie Theaters, Theaters and History Museums.
- A suburb of Chicago, Batavia was founded in 1833. Nicknamed both 'The Windmill City' and the 'City of Energy', the city was the largest producer of windmills during the late 19thcentury. Batavia has a population of under 27,000 and is part of the Tri-Cities area. Notable native Batavians include Craig Sager and Ken Anderson.
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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
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The Field Museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about natural history through exhibits and children's programs. One of the location's main attraction, “Sue”, is the tyrannosaurus rex that has ever been discovered.
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Common park-related facilities are provided by the Euclid Square Park. There are nearly three acres of open land, a soccer field, four tennis courts, playground equipment, a ballfield, and a specially designed tot lot.
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Soldier Field is the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, a team famously known for having what is often considered the best team in league history in 1985. Additionally, the location also hosts college football events, including games involving the nearby University of Notre Dame.
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Named for its iconic lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach offers visitors a lifeguard protected beach to swim at. The beach has a trail that leads visitors to the historic lighthouse and surrounding woodland.
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The Shedd Aquarium officially opened in 1930 and has since grown to accommodate more than 32,000 varieties of marine life. Bring the whole family to enjoy the Aquatic Show, the Polar Play Zone, Oceanarium, and so much more.
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This large theater hosts performances like Chi-Town Laugh-A-Thon and The Color Purple. The Arie Crown Theater is attached to McCormick Place, providing guests with easy access to the area's food court.
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Adler Park is a large scenic park with plenty of trails and access to the Des Plaines River. It offers a 9-hole disc golf course, as well as a playground and community pool.
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3101-3167 Patten Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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Situated on a prairie, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve offers visitors views of Lake Michigan from its beach. There are several paths that visitors can hike through that can lead them to a ravine.
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The Esper Peterson Family Aquatic Center is a recreational water park that features a sand play area, a frog slide, 300 lounge chairs, lap lanes, and a basketball hoop. The facility also has a 180-foot tube slide.
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At the Adler Planetarium, guests will have the chance to gather information, visit a variety of exhibitions, and attend shows that teach visitors about space. The location also features a gift store and a cafe.