- TripBuzz found 354 things to do with kids in or near Crystal Lake, Illinois, including 342 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Buffalo Grove, Gurnee, St. Charles and Arlington Heights.
- From Metro Bowl to Main Beach, the Crystal Lake area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Rock Climbing and Trampoline Parks.
- Located forty-five miles outside of Chicago is the city of Crystal Lake. Named for the nearby lake, the city is a popular tourist destination for water sports and outdoor recreation such as fishing, camping and hiking. The city is also home to over 40 parks, offering many sports fields, picnic areas and walking trails, as well a historic district with walking tours of local mansions and structures.
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Featuring the collection of Paul Aken, The Platen Press is a museum devoted to printing and bookbinding history. The museum features machines and equipment related to hot metal casting and letter pressing, as well as other aspects of printing.
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Surrounded by 40 forested acres, Red Oak Nature Center and features seven hiking trails that are open until sunset. Inside the free center visitors can enjoy multiple classrooms and a wildlife viewing room with turtle and fish habitats.
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Encompassing 40 acres, Animal Gardens features interactive experiences with local wildlife, including petting zoos and an area to hand-feed deer. The park also offers daily shows with its stable of dancing horses and a singing parrot.
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There are 2 golf courses at the Cantigny Golf Club, both of them having a total of 27 holes. On the site there are also a golf shop, a restaurant, and a clubhouse which can be rented for private events, such as weddings.
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Situated on 40 acres of wilderness, Red Oak Nature Center offers a variety of educational experiences for children to learn about native plant and animal life in the area. In addition to trails, the park has a cave to explore.
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Great Western Trail follows 17 miles of an abandoned railway corridor. Today, the crushed limestone trail provides access for cyclists, walkers and joggers and in winter allows cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The trail also includes shelters and rest areas.
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The Lombard Park District encompasses a variety of facilities and parks, including a golf course, a water park, and many others. The district also offers sports leagues and other programs, including summer camps.
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227 W Parkside Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148
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The Sunset Knoll Recreation Center is a facility that provides a large selection of recreational amenities for local residents to enjoy. A fitness room with weights, exercise classes, and showers/locker rooms are among the amenities offered.
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Lombard Spray Park is a small spray park (or splash pad) in an urban setting. The park offers picnic areas, vending machines, and public restrooms - and may interest those looking to cool off on a hot day.
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Ellwood House Museum is dedicated to Issac Ellwood, the man that tamed the west through the invention of barb-wire. It can be rented for special events, together with its surrounding gardens.