- 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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Historic Navy Pier contains 50 acres of parks, unique shops, promenades, eateries, and a variety of entertainment attractions. Over 8 million visitors per year enjoy the 15-story tall Ferris wheel, Children's Museum, and cruise boat rides on the lake.
36.6 Miles
Abbott Park features a variety of sites for activities like basketball, baseball, and tennis. Visitors of the site can also enroll their children in both after-school and summer sports camps.
36.6 Miles
While it is a relatively small zoo, Summerfield Farm and Zoo has a wide variety of animals ranging from domestic to exotic, many of which are rescues. The zoo allows visitors an up-close experience with many of the animals.
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25200 Saint Marys Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
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Once home to a former Illinois governor, Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home offers visitors a view of a historic 1920s building. On Sundays, visitors can take a one hour group tour of the grounds.
36.7 Miles
Jones Island State Park offers a range of outdoor activities including picnicking, hiking trails, boating and camping. The 188-acre park features 25,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on the San Juan channel.
36.8 Miles
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9 votes
10 N. Lake Street Unit 107, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Named after the light that signals a goal in hockey, Light the Lamp Brewery features six beers named with a hockey theme. Visitors can buy and drink beer and check out the hockey memorabilia located inside.
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23 votes
101 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Featuring over 75 cocktails, 50 wines, and 60 craft beer selections, The Vine - Martini & Wine Bar is a restaurant located within a relaxing environment. The bar also includes a full menu of exquisite food options to enjoy.
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33 votes
16400 W Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
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A large natural space, the Independence Grove Forest Preserve offers a wide variety of activities for visitors to partake in. Visitors can hike, fish, ice skate in season, swim, bike, boat, or cross-country ski.
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888 E Belvidere Rd Ste 211, Grayslake, IL 60030
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The Glunz Family Winery Cellars Sales & Tasting Room has been producing small-batch wines since 1992. The winery offers a variety of wines for every taste and a tasting room open six days a week.
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During the summer, Camp Lakota runs a campground for families to set up tent in. The staff provides outdoor meals and the grounds include an archery course, climbing wall, and pool. Boy scouts can use the facilities year round.