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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44.3 Miles
Specialty Museums 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
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.
44.3 Miles
62% 273 votes
Zoos 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI MoreLess Info
The Racine Zoo offers several up-close encounters with its animals including feeding the Masai giraffes, petting camels, and holding birds in the aviary. The zoo has several activities just for children including playgrounds and a Barnyard Safari, while everyone can take a ride on the train.
44.3 Miles
- 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 23729 W Ottawa Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Offering a venue for both baseball and softball tournaments, Plainfield Athletic Club arranges teams for each season. And along with supplying a field for play, the club further provides umpires for each competition.
44.4 Miles
74% 731 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 425 East McFetridge Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
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.
44.5 Miles
83% 53 votes
Lake 4201 Shabbona Grove Rd., De Kalb, IL 60550 MoreLess Info
With 1,550 acres of prairie 318,8 acres of man-made fishing lake, Shabbona Lake State Park is great for camping and fishing trips.
44.6 Miles
62% 1471 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
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.
44.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Bars 15610 S Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Railsplitter Inn Sports Bar at Pioner Lanes is a bowling center with a full service grill and bar that features 15 taps. The bowling center host leagues and parties and also features an on site pro shop.
44.9 Miles
- 2 votes
Bowling 15610 S Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a bowling alley offer leagues and host birthday parties at Plainfield Lanes. The bowling alley also features a bar and grill along with an on site pro shop.
45.0 Miles
47% 36 votes
Theaters 2301 South Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 MoreLess Info
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.
45.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 23144 W Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
A 200-acre lake with surrounding habitats comprise the Lake Renwick Preserve - Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. The preserve is home to a wide variety of bird species such as herons and egrets as well as an abundance of plantlife.
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