- 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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53 North Broadway Street, Aurora, IL 60505
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The Fire Museum is actually a remnant of the old local fire station. It displays various models of vintage fire trucks. One can easily lose track of time when exploring this place, with the wealth of information provided by the guides.
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Wilderness Falls
145 S Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
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With a man-made waterfall on its grounds, Wilderness Falls offers miniature golf courses at different levels of elevation. In addition to the miniature golf, the park has 9 batting cages for baseball and softball.
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Built in 1931 and one of the top 10 theaters in Chicago, according to the League of Chicago Theaters, the Paramount Theatre welcomes every year 150.000 patrons and a variety of shows, from Broadway-caliber shows to children's' programs.
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Built in 1978, the Riverfront Playhouse is a non-profit theater that was established as a creative outlet for actors from all walks of life. The theater produces plays such as ‘Better Late’.
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The Scitech Hands On Museum is intended for preschool children. In here await over 200 science exhibitions, overnight opportunities for larger groups and also special rooms for birthday parties.
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Available for after-hours rental, Vaughan Aquatic Centre offers a variety of services, including swimming lesson for both adults and children and scuba certification.
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2815 Showplace Drive, Naperville, IL 60564
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A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Naperville 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, independent films, arcade games, theater rentals and a concession area.
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With formal gardens, a waterfall feature and fishing pond, Congdon Park provides a tranquil setting for outdoor leisure. Guests can stroll a walking trail, view scenery from the gazebo or picnic on the grounds.
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A roller skating facility catering to traditional as well as in-line skaters, USA Skate Center is open year-round. The rink also caters to private groups, birthday parties, and offers skate rentals and lessons to all ages.
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The Phillips Park Zoo is a safe environment where everybody can learn more about the local animal life and not only. Glancer Magazine includes the zoo in its Top 20 Summer Atractions.