- TripBuzz found 508 things to do with kids in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 467 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Glenview and Evanston.
- From Lake Michigan to Lincoln Park Zoo, the Chicago area offers 106 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Neighborhoods and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
- Chicago is actually the third most populous city in the entire country as well as the state capital of Illinois. A wide range of entertainment, shopping, and eatery options are available throughout the metropolitan area. Also, the city hosts sports teams in every major league, allowing for live athletic events for each season.
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A unique, storefront theater in Waukegan, Three Brothers Theater features stage plays (many by new playwrights) and other live entertainment. While enjoying the acts, guests can also delight in treats from the concession stands.
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1925 Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
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Famous for being redesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden exhibits a limited number of the original furnishes, as well as Fabyan's personal artifact collection.
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360 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120
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The Elgin History Museum, located in Elgin, Illinois, is situated in an 1856 building, which formerly was part of the Elgin Academy. The musem, which displays exhibits of Elgin's cultural history, is listed on the National Register of Historicl Places.
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215 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL
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Filled with Civil War displays, St. Charles Heritage Center is a historic building that feature a mix of rotating and permanent exhibits. Visitors can learn about the first settlers to the area and about life in the 1920s.
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The Batavia Depot Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Batavia, Illinois. The museum carries historical church records, photographs, court records, scrapbooks and artifacts.
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Harold Hall Quarry Beach is a man-made beach alongside a quarry with a man-made pool. It features a water slide, public restrooms with showers, and picnic areas with barbecue grills.
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Bogies Indoor Golf Club is an indoor golfing facility that is best known for being the home of the Full Swing Golf Simulator. The facility has two person golf leagues and is available for corporate events.
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Providing both open and league bowling, Parkside Lanes is a popular entertainment venue for families in Aurora. It features over 50 lanes and is also available for special events such as birthday or corporate parties.
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Located along the Fox River, the Fabyan Forest Preserve is a nature preserve popular among fishers and joggers. Visitors to the preserve also enjoy many historical sites within the preserve, including the Fabyan Villa Museum and the Fabyan Windmill.
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1505 Mitchell Drive, Oswego, IL 60543
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A family entertainment center, Fore! Family Fun features a black light miniature golf course, mini bowling lanes and bounce houses with a 16' slide. The center also provides arcade and redemption games, a dining menu and private event hosting.