- 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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The Gardner Center For the Arts provides presentation of visual and performing arts and hosts a variety community events. It is operated by the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, a non-profit community development organization.
43.7 Miles
Glen Theatre of Gary, Indiana strives to provide patrons with quality entertainment through theatre. The venue produces a variety of events and shows including film festivals, stage plays, children's theatre and more.
43.8 Miles
Redar Park is a 9 acre park that features 2 basketball courts, a softball field, a children's playground, and a sand volleyball court. Amenities such as restrooms and drinking fountains are also available.
43.9 Miles
Flamingo Pizza Of Miller is a local pizza restaurant offering a large variety of food options for its patrons. Visitors to the restaurant commonly enjoy eating one of the many pizza varieties, burgers, steaks, sandwiches, and many other options.
44.0 Miles
Mardi Gras Lanes is a bowling alley with 32 lanes and a restaurant that offers pizza, burgers, and hot dogs. Other available games include video poker and electronic slot machines.
44.2 Miles
Opened in 1983, Serves You Right Tennis Services is a tennis training provider that offers private and group lessons, personal coaching and hitting partners. It also provides clothing and accessories along with racket services.
44.7 Miles
The Emergence Dance Theatre is a year-round dance theatre that showcases international stars in their productions. The cinema is also equipped with two main theaters where the productions take place.
44.8 Miles
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300-376 N County Line Road, Gary, IN 46403
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West Beach, Indiana Dunes is a beach-side park featuring three looping walking trails. Visitors to the beach can swim (with lifeguards on duty in the summer,) go hiking or bird watching on one of the trails, or go fishing.
45.0 Miles
Stage Coach Players is a musical theater that features live musical productions and has the goal of fostering an appreciation of theatre. The cinema offers bundled ticketing options and has discounts for children under the age of 12.
45.1 Miles
The Ellwood House Museum was formally owned by Issac Ellwood, founder of the first barbed wire factory. Now a museum, visitors can take a tour and learn about the history of the area and of barbed wire.