Things to Do with Kids in Crystal Lake, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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34.9 Miles
57% 7 votes
Beaches 2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
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.
34.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 MoreLess Info
At Fullersburg Woods Environmental Education Center, visitors can view an interactive display detailing the ecosystem of the region. The center is surrounded by creeks and forests with nature trails for visitors to hike.
35.0 Miles
83% 65 votes
Lighthouses 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Sharing the site with the Evanston Art Centre, the Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the US Government. Since it was the first lighthouse built in this area, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
35.0 Miles
100% 17 votes
Forests 5360 Mulford road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 MoreLess Info
Featuring a paved walking trail, Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve offers a variety of fishing spots on its 629 acres of land. In addition to trails, the park has picnic tables, baseball fields, and a playground.
35.0 Miles
78% 18 votes
Recreation Centers 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
The McGaw YMCA's amenities include exercise studios, Pilates studio, Racquetball courts, Treadmills, stair climbers, free weights, free wifi, gymnasium, two indoor pools, locker rooms and saunas. Instructional classes, summer camps, and public assistance programs and memberships are available.
35.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Theaters 3301 N Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61114 MoreLess Info
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.
35.1 Miles
94% 214 votes
Colleges & Universities 633 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
35.1 Miles
94% 166 votes
History Museums 5400 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140 MoreLess Info
The Civil War Museum in Kenosha is like no other because it portrays the Civil War from the perspective of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. They do this mainly through the use of personal stories and narratives.
35.1 Miles
70% 56 votes
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Cinemark

Movie Theaters 6500 Rt 53, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
Woodridge's Cinemark is a movie multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood films. The cinema features an IMAX theater, tall-backed reclining seats with movable arm rests, and digital video and sound. The theater offers a variety of matinees and discounts.
35.2 Miles
68% 34 votes
Water Parks 828 Montgomery Road, Aurora, IL 60505 MoreLess Info
Sand volleyball courts, a Lazy River, swimming pools and other entertaining things to do can be found in Phillips Park Family Aquatic Centre.
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