- TripBuzz found 364 things to do with kids in or near Plainfield, Illinois, including 351 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Aurora, Joliet and Lombard.
- From Bruce Ponti Park to Az Acres, the Plainfield area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Playgrounds, Bars and History Museums.
- A short drive from Chicago, Plainfield is a fast growing village near the town of Joliet. History buffs touring the area may choose to visit the city's treasured landmarks such as its 1928 gas station, Flanders House or the Plainfield House. Home to many outdoor spaces including a nature preserve, the community is popular for bird and wildlife watching, fishing and golfing.
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1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
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The First Division Museum at Cantigny is dedicated to the First Infantry Division, and tells a story which dates back to WWI. Uniforms, medals of Honor, weapons, vehicles, and even tanks are included in the permanent collection.
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Visitors can see live performances from a community theater group called the Grove Players. This group consists of local performers who put on productions of famous plays, musicals, and more.
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SE Corner of Rt 53 & Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL 60137
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The Hidden Lake Forest Preserve is a small natural preserve that is home to Round Meadow Lake and Eagle Lake. The preserve has a number of hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.
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Kress Creek Farms Disc Golf features an 18-hole disc golf course with a mix of large trees and open fairways and moderate elevation. The hole distances range from 170 ft to 665 ft.
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Harold Hall Quarry Beach is a man-made beach alongside a quarry with a man-made pool. It features a water slide, public restrooms with showers, and picnic areas with barbecue grills.
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Public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and hockey leagues are among the services provided by the Arctic Ice Arena, a local ice skating rink. The arena also contains a pro shop as well as a restaurant/bar/grill.
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The Batavia Depot Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Batavia, Illinois. The museum carries historical church records, photographs, court records, scrapbooks and artifacts.
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243 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185
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At Bowling Green Sports Center, visitors can choose from 36 lanes to bowl in. The center also has sand volleyball courts, as well as a lounge with dart boards and pool tables.
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Willowbrook Wildlife Center is an animal education center and rehabilitation facility. Visitors can see over 80 types of wildlife, including bobcats, eagles and snakes, and can even assist in releasing healed animals back into the wild.
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Showcasing the performing arts for over 40 years, The Albright Theatre Company hosts productions of both famous and original plays and musicals. Many of the actors are volunteers from the local community.