- TripBuzz found 590 things to do with kids in or near Elgin, Illinois, including 574 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Glenview, West Chicago, Aurora and Lombard.
 - From Bowlway Lanes to Infinity Sport Horses, the Elgin area offers 111 different types of family activities, including: Horseback Riding, Bowling, Theaters and Hiking Trails.
 - Located in northern Illinois, Elgin resides in both Cook and Kane counties. The city lies on the Fox River and is approximately 35 miles from the states social center, Chicago. Elgin is the eighth most populous city in Illinois and one of few to host a riverboat casino. Along with this, the city is up and coming, with several modern expansions.
 
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            Willis Tower is Chicago's tallest building and boasts it is the third tallest in the world. The attraction includes a glass box, which extends more than four feet from the 103rd floor Skydeck.        
    
    
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            Haunted Trails is an amusement park complex featuring a large selection of fun attractions for visitors to enjoy. Miniature golf, laser tag, go-kart racing, and batting cages are a few of the many attractions available.        
    
    
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            Featuring a marquee sign with the word “Palace”, the Cadillac Palace Theatre is a Broadway performance venue. The location has hosted productions like The Color Purple, The Producers, and The Pirate Queen.        
    
    
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            The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn offers children a range of activities that involve play based education. The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn provides programs and exhibits. There are two floors which offer different types of activities.        
    
    
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            See four states at one time from the John Hancock Observatory in downtown Chicago. The tourist attraction is one of Chicago's tallest buildings, with the observatory located on the 94th floor.        
    
    
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            Oak Street Beach offers guests the opportunity to hike and swim in the waters of Lake Michigan. The location, which is often a site for beach volleyball games, also provides places for guests to purchase beer and cocktails.        
    
    
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            Lake Michigan is the only one of the Great Lakes totally located in the United States, and is the source of drinking water for the city of Chicago. The lake is used for boating and fishing, and surrounded by many beaches.        
    
    
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            Arriviste Arabians is a horse boarding facility that also provides horseback riding and equine education. Both private and group horseback riding lessons are offered, as well as a full arena for views of the animals.        
    
    
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            Created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the team behind Comedy Central's South Park, The Book of Mormon is a musical that offers a satirical look at The Church of Latter-Day Saints. The plot involves two Mormon missionaries being sent to Uganda.        
    
    
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            The Chicago Theatre is a seven story, 3,600 seat performance venue that features a “Chicago” marquee and a pipe organ. Visitors of this site who are interested in learning about its history can go on guided tours.