- Our list of the best things to do in Barrington, Illinois, features the top 751 nearby activities — including 297 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Barrington, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Barrington, IL , followed by 740 popular activities in nearby cities, including Skokie, Evanston, Glenview, West Chicago, Lombard, St. Charles, Wheaton, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Gurnee, Niles, Geneva, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Elmhurst, Palatine, Woodstock, Mundelein, Crystal Lake, Northbrook, Libertyville, Grayslake, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Wheeling, Bloomingdale, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Addison, Vernon Hills, Batavia, Algonquin, Lincolnshire, Huntley, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Carpentersville, Oak Park, Lisle, Rosemont, Naperville, Mchenry, Streamwood, Aurora, Lake In The Hills, Round Lake Beach, Great Lakes, Zion and Forest Park
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Running along Fox River, Pottawatomie Park provides access for fishing and boating and also has a trail along the river. The park features a miniature golf course, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports facilities and an amphitheater for events.
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Showcasing artifacts from the early settlers of Glen Ellyn, Stacy's Tavern Museum is a museum that is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum features a gift shop and also offers group tours by appointment.
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Geneva Rd & Indian Knoll Road, West Chicago, IL 60185
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Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve is a community managed park named for the burial mounds of prehistoric plains tribes located nearby. The park sits along the DuPage river and offers hiking trails and fishing by permit.
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495 votes
1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Attractions for children of all ages are found at the KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, from wild rides to toddlers' play ponds. Restaurants, arcade games, parades, and plenty of other things to do and see can also be found in here. Lodging is also available.
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The Montrose Room is an entertainment venue that hosts live music shows and comedians and serves martinis, cocktails, and beer on tap. The venue can be rented out for private meetings or corporate events.
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Naval Station Great Lakes Main Gate on Sheridan Road, Great Lakes, IL 60088
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Free to tourists, the Great Lakes Naval Museum offers guided tours and a valuable education concerning the history of the military, particularly the U.S. Navy. Throughout the year, special events and activities are planned for children and youth groups.
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Gurnee Cinema is a 19 screen movie theater that also features the Ultrascreen Cinema Experience, a 70 feet wide and 3 story tall movie screen. The theater also has stadium seating and a special $5 Tuesdays promotion.
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The Skokie Lagoons is an assortment of pools and channels covering 894 acres and located just inland of Lake Michigan. Public boat access with an assortment of fishing is available along with picnic areas and hiking trails.
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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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Prince Crossing Rd & Geneva Road, West Chicago, IL 60185
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The Timber Ridge Forest Preserve is a nature preserve that is open 7 days a week and spans a total distance of 1,163-acres of land. The forest has a visitor center that offers educational programs, agricultural activities, and domestic activities.