- Our list of the best things to do in Batavia, Illinois, features the top 551 nearby activities — including 213 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Batavia, 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 Batavia, IL , followed by 540 popular activities in nearby cities, including Aurora, West Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Wheaton, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Elgin, Geneva, Plainfield, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, Woodridge, Bloomingdale, Lockport, Bolingbrook, Addison, Barrington, Oswego, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Algonquin, Romeoville, Dekalb, Des Plaines, Oak Brook, Lisle, Yorkville, Huntley, Carpentersville, Joliet, Mount Prospect, Rosemont, Streamwood, De Kalb, Lake In The Hills and Crystal Lake
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Students of all ages and levels get fit while gaining self-defense skills and discipline in exciting classes taught by master instructors
1.8 Miles
90%
31 votes
Kirk Rd. and Pine St., Batavia, IL
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The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is the home of the world's second largest particle accelerator, with a circumference of 3.9 miles. The tour will take the visitors through several physics labs, as well as through the Lederman Science Center, which features hands-on exhibits.
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Situated on 40 acres of wilderness, Red Oak Nature Center offers a variety of educational experiences for children to learn about native plant and animal life in the area. In addition to trails, the park has a cave to explore.
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Specializing in contemporary art, Water Street Studios hosts 18 art exhibits each year between the main gallery and the auxiliary Kane County Chronicle gallery. The facility also offers classes of various kinds.
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West Main Community Park, 40W101 W Main Street, Batavia, IL 60510
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Batavia Bark Park is loved by locals and their canine friends. The park offers wide open grassy spaces for dogs to run freely, as well as fire hydrants and shady trees.
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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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74%
80 votes
1335 South River Street (Route 25), Batavia, IL 60510
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An indoor and outdoor amusement park, the Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center has bumper boats, batting cages, a western mini-golf course, bowling alleys, arcade games, and laser tag facilities, among others. There are plenty of opportunities for organizing birthday parties in here.
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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.
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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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1201 Main Street, Batavia, IL 60510
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The Batavia Fine Arts Centre provides education to the student of Batavia and live productions of music, theater, dance, and visual arts. The center offers multiple performance spaces including the Main Stage, an 890 seat theater.
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For fans of larger than life movies, the Randall 16 Theaters offers films on their famous IMAX screen. Also available is a wide selection of feature titles on traditional, state of the art movie screens and a full service snack and drink bar.