- TripBuzz found 429 things to do with kids in or near Great Lakes, Illinois, including 428 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, Evanston and Des Plaines.
- From Great Lakes Naval Museum to Belvidere Arcade, the Great Lakes area offers 105 different types of family activities, including: Military Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
- Great Lakes, Illinois is the site of Naval Station Great Lakes and the only Navy boot camp in the United States. It is also home to the largest training station in the navy and home of the USO of Illinois. Visitors enjoy the areas Great Lakes Naval Museum, one of fifteen official U.S. Naval Museums.
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Home to a variety of small local suburban theatre troupes, the Prairie Lakes Community Theatre provides entertainment to Des Plaines locals. The theatre presents a selection of popular stage plays and musicals.
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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.
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Once known for its cutting-edge and socially provocative plays, Next Theatre closed its doors on November 10, 2014. It hosted the classics as well as the latest playwrights with a solid acting troupe.
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More than just a tumbler's gym, The Actors Gymnasium is based in acrobatics and performance gymnastics. Classes include a professional circus training program, Chinese pole, and single weapon certification classes..
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The Devonshire Aquatic Center provides concessions, a zero depth entry lap pool, a drop slide, a diving board with 12 foot depth, a sprayground, and locker room and shower facilities.
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A forest preserve, the Miami Woods features relaxing trails for cyclists and walkers in and around Cook County. And with a variety of plant species, this park further provides for both bird and wildlife watching.
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A community center for sports, play, and care, Grennan Heights Park contains a wooden floor basketball court, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, a playground, preschool, athletic programs, and open gym for all ages.
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Imitating the famous tower in Italy, Leaning Tower of Pisa is a water tower disguised as a life-size replica. The tower is often used as a photo op for travelers and tourists.
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Offering year-round outdoor activities, Woodland Park features facilities for soccer, tennis and basketball as well as open play space and a playground. In winter, the park opens an outdoor ice skating rink.
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Falcon Park is a community park with a half court basketball court, a playground area with a variety of climbing structures and play equipment, walking trails, and covered picnic areas.