- Our list of the best things to do in Des Plaines, Illinois, features the top 844 nearby activities — including 339 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Des Plaines, 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 21 things to do within the city of Des Plaines, IL , followed by 823 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, West Chicago, Lombard, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Highland Park, Waukegan, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Gurnee, Downers Grove, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Geneva, Naperville, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Elmhurst, Palatine, St. Charles, Mundelein, Northbrook, Libertyville, Hoffman Estates, Grayslake, Elgin, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Woodridge, Bloomingdale, Wheeling, Barrington, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Addison, Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Lawn, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills, Algonquin, Lincolnshire, Lisle, Carpentersville, Forest Park, Rosemont, Streamwood, Bolingbrook, Kankakee, Batavia, Great Lakes and Crystal Lake
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A fenced-in section of Gallery Park, Little Bear Garden is designed for smaller children to play and explore. There is a storytelling corner that often features live storytelling, as well as a shrubbery maze and a splash play area.
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Kohl Children's Museum
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2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026
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There 16 permanent exhibitions at the Kohl Children's Museum, from domains such as Adventure in Art, Car Care, and Pet Vet. Special programs are organized in here all around the year, while it can also support special private events, such as birthday parties.
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Oil Lamp Theater is located in Glenview, Illinois. It has a beautiful lobby and good reception. Some snack items are available free of cost. The performers are very energetic and agile, the plays are engaging.
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The Glenview Park District is a leisurely park district that is home to the Grove National Historic Landmark, Wagner Farm, the Schram and the Memorial Museum. The district also has a golf club.
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2400 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026
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A large indoor water park, Splash Landing Aquatic Center features a variety of aquatic amenities. The facility has a lap pool, a zero depth pool, a whirlpool, a therapy pool, and a play area with water slides.
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Surrounding Lake Glenview, Gallery Park is an interactive park where locals can hike three different trails, fish at 8 designated locations, catch a performance at the amphitheater, or play a game at one of the many ball fields.
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Children between the ages of 18 months and nine years old are the focus of Lil' Kickers, which uses soccer to help children grow. Along with soccer classes and general soccer play, the facility can be rented for birthday parties.
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Habitat Park is an often overlooked 2 acre outdoor exhibit at the Kohl Children's Museum. Climbing structures, a maze, water painting wall, alternative energy exhibit, sensory garden, interactive sculpture trail with numerous activities are some of the activities available.
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The Glenview History Center is a museum and library dedicated to preserving, nurturing, and promoting an awareness of Glenview’s local history. Attractions include the Hibbard Library, various educational programs, and the Farmhouse Museum.
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Built in 1934, the Leaning Tower of Niles is a half size replica of the Pisa tower. It stands 94 feet tall and leans for 7'4' off plum. It has a plaque dedicated to Galio Galilei.