- 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.
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3801 S Central Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
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Each season, Jedlicka Performing Arts Center produces a mix of plays and musicals starring local performers. The theater can sit up to 250 people, and has a concession stand that serves tea and coffee during intermission.
15.8 Miles
Kelly Park is a community park filled with a large selection of recreational amenities for visitors to access. Among these amenities include a climbing structure, a playground area, a covered picnic shelter, and a 1.2-mile walking trail around the park.
15.9 Miles
Housed on the campus of Wheaton College, Billy Graham Center Museum celebrates the life of the evangelist. Along with photographs and artifacts from his travel and crusades, other Christian related exhibits are also displayed.
15.9 Miles
A 36-lane bowling center, Wheaton Bowl offers open and league with automatic scoring and overhead monitors. The center provides a pro shop, a bar with adult beverages, arcade games and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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Located on over 69 acres of land, Northside Park is a public park that provides access to a number of outdoor facilities and amenities. These include four basketball courts, six lighted tennis courts, a skating rink, and a playground.
15.9 Miles
Busy during the summer months, Northside Family Aquatic Center features a large community pool. And for added enjoyment, the pool includes a diving board and water slide. The facility further offers a play area with a sandbox.
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The Bartlett Park District encompasses a wide variety of facilities, parks, and programs. It includes a nature center, a preschool, a fitness center, and a wide variety of sports, camps, and educational activities.
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As a gymnastics venue, The Gym Spot provides guests with trampolines, mats, bars, and other gymnastics equipment. The center has a gymnastics program for kids under age 6 to promote mobility.
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This multipurpose arena, owned and operated by the University of Illinois at Chicago, serves as the home of the UIC basketball team and the Windy City Rollers of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association. The UIC Pavilion has also hosted professional wrestling and NCAA gymnastics events.
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Route 59 & Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60120
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Visitors can enjoy walking, jogging, rollerblading, and biking on a 8.9 mile paved loop trail at Poplar Creek Forest Preserve. The western portion of the preserve features unpaved secluded hiking trails through woodlands and prairies.