- 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!
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Lake Geneva Lanes offers 16 lanes of bumper bowling and features league play, cosmic bowling, arcade games and pool tables. They also have a pro shop and a bar and grill with 20 flat-screen HDTVs.
47.5 Miles
Standard ten pin bowling is available at Hillside Lanes Bowling with special weekend Moonlight Bowling events in the late evening. Numerous leagues call the facility home, but there are still open bowling times.
47.7 Miles
Lake Geneva Cruise Line offers all types of different tours, including ones that aren't on the water. The company has received positive media attention from the Travel Channel, CBS News, and the Today Show.
47.7 Miles
255 Mill St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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Geneva Lake Museum of History is dedicated to taking visitors back in time to experience the unique heritage of the region in the late 19th century. Explore the Blacksmith shop, school room, General Store, and more, this is a must see for history buffs.
47.7 Miles
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151 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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With direct access to Geneva Bay, Leatherlips Watersports Jet Ski Rental offers visitors a variety of watercraft rentals, from wave runners to speedboats. Visitors can take any of the 35 boats available out on the waters of Lake Geneva.
47.7 Miles
Offering stunning aerial views of the Lake Geneva area, The Lake Geneva Balloon Company features a variety of tours for groups of various sizes. Most flights include a post-flight champagne toast.
47.8 Miles
A small but nice public beach, the Riviera Beach in Lake Geneva is open during the summer months. Users can sunbath, swim, hike, and boat.
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Family-friendly entertainment is available year-round at Dan Patch Stables in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Choose from a variety of guided-tours, special themed sleigh or wagon rides, visit the petting zoo or let the little ones ride a pony, you'll be glad you came.
47.8 Miles
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52 votes
7036 Grand Geneva Way at Hys 50 E & 12, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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Ideal for beginners through expert-levels, Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort, is the winter enthusiasts choice for skiing and snowboarding. Featuring luxurious accommodations, 15 slopes, a half-pipe for boarders and fun park for the kids.
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Pure Magic Live offers live magic show performances that are also humorous, inclusive, and feature both storytelling and music. The magician is also willing to perform at private parties, day cares, and fundraisers.