Things to Do with Kids in De Kalb, IL

  • TripBuzz found 93 things to do with kids in or near De Kalb, Illinois, including 90 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Charles, Geneva, Dekalb and Cherry Valley.
  • From Ellwood House Museum to Shabbona Lake State Park, the De Kalb area offers 104 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Lake, Historic Homes and Parks.
  • Named after decorated Revolutionary War hero Johann de Kalb, the city of De Kalb is located in Illinois' northern region. Home to Northern Illinois University the city is primarily known as a college town and residential community. Visitors can enjoy tours of various historic landmarks and museums as well as golf courses and local parks.
  • TripBuzz found 93 things to do with kids in or near De Kalb, Illinois, including 90 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Charles, Geneva, Dekalb and Cherry Valley.
  • From Ellwood House Museum to Shabbona Lake State Park, the De Kalb area offers 104 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Lake, Historic Homes and Parks.
  • Named after decorated Revolutionary War hero Johann de Kalb, the city of De Kalb is located in Illinois' northern region. Home to Northern Illinois University the city is primarily known as a college town and residential community. Visitors can enjoy tours of various historic landmarks and museums as well as golf courses and local parks.
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48.3 Miles
87% 31 votes
Mini Golf 511 Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI MoreLess Info
Built in 1987, Paradise Miniature Golf, features 18 challenging and well manicured holes of golf. The course features cascading waterfalls, hills, banks and turns providing players with competitive fun on the greens.
48.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1331 Shermer Rd, Shermer Rd & Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Opened in the 1940s, Village Green showcases 10 acres of walkways, green gardens, and playgrounds. Picnic areas are featured as well as a full baseball diamond, and views of local businesses and passing trains are available.
48.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 8100 N. Ozark, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Situated on wood chips, Oakton Manor has an outdoor playground, complete with double slides, a walking bridge, and seesaws. The park has benches for visitors to sit on so they can watch their children play.
48.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Mini Golf 511 Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 MoreLess Info
A miniature golf course, Paradise Golf Park features 18 holes including one with an 85-foot run. The course is mostly par 2 or par 3 and offers waterfalls, trees, banks, turns and flowing water.
48.4 Miles
92% 436 votes
Boat Cruise 812 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva, WI MoreLess Info
Lake Geneva Cruise Line offers all types of different tours, including ones that aren't on the water. The company has received positive media attention from the Travel Channel, CBS News, and the Today Show.
48.4 Miles
76% 130 votes
Beaches Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 MoreLess Info
A small but nice public beach, the Riviera Beach in Lake Geneva is open during the summer months. Users can sunbath, swim, hike, and boat.
48.4 Miles
86% 7 votes
Jet Skiing 151 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 MoreLess Info
With direct access to Geneva Bay, Leatherlips Watersports Jet Ski Rental offers visitors a variety of watercraft rentals, from wave runners to speedboats. Visitors can take any of the 35 boats available out on the waters of Lake Geneva.
48.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 32492-32576 N Almond Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 MoreLess Info
Part of the Lake County Forest Preserves, Almond Marsh is a scenic wetland preserve and sedge meadow, and a popular destination for bird watching. The preserve also features a blue heron rookery.
48.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Walking Trails 28201 N St Marys Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
An extensive nature preserve, Old School Forest Preserve features an extensive network of trails suitable for hiking or running, as well as impressive wilderness views. The preserve also has restroom facilities.
48.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 11175 W 135th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 MoreLess Info
The Tampier Lake Greenway Cook County Forest Preserve is a forest preserve offering a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. Those visiting commonly enjoy having picnics in one of the many shelters or enjoying time in the outdoors.
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