- Our list of the best things to do in Dekalb, Illinois, features the top 107 nearby activities — including 43 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Dekalb, 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 10 things to do within the city of Dekalb, IL , followed by 97 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Cherry Valley, Elgin, Aurora, Huntley, Yorkville, Belvidere, De Kalb, Rockford and Carpentersville
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A state of the art ice complex, Glacier Ice Arena features a variety of attractions. The arena offers public skating and lessons in ice and figure skating, and hosts hockey games.
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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.
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Dam 1 Forest Preserve is a park with many outdoor shelters, picnic tables and wooded trails. Patrons can view wildlife such as deer, geese, swans and other animals or use this location for a family cookout or other event.
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Central Rd & E River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Administered by the city, the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area is an off-leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also feature a pond.
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Situated on the lake waterfront, Century Park features common park amenities like fishing, a bike trail, picnic areas, a children's playground, and public restrooms. Athletic fields for baseball, softball, and volleyball are also available.
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Founded in 1975, the Marriott Theater boasts the biggest base of subscribers among musical theaters in the U.S. The theater is considered a premier launching spot for Broadway entertainment and shows.
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15126 Laurel Lane, Lockport, IL 60441
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Those who are interested in improving their photography skills may enjoy the experience offered by Chicago Photography Tours by Kevin O'Connell. The artist takes guests past Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park, and other historic spots.
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Kids can explore the play complexes that include inflatable bounce houses, towers, and slides at The Blast Zone. It also has bathtub race cars that kids can drive on a designated track.
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Oakton Ice Arena is a regulation-size ice rink. The rink offers public skating hours, as well as ice hockey and figure skating programs with trained and experienced coaches and instructors.
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Situated in a prairie, visitors can see ducks, frogs, and tadpoles in the two ponds of Wildwood Nature Center. There is also a butterfly garden with several different species of butterflies.