- 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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527 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185
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Dating back to 1917, the West Chicago Historical Society-Kruse House Museum is a fully furnished historic home with all period furnishings and a variety of exhibits about local and railroad history.
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Family owned and operated Bowlway Lanes is a fun family-friendly bowling alley that provides local entertainment to Elgin locals. The bowling alley offers a full service pro shop, snack cafe, video arcade and drink bar.
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Austin's Fuel Room is a live music venue that books a variety of local, regional, and nationally touring artists, typically in the rock and metal genres. The venue is combined with a restaurant and bar called Austin's Saloon and Eatery.
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16400 W Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
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A large natural space, the Independence Grove Forest Preserve offers a wide variety of activities for visitors to partake in. Visitors can hike, fish, ice skate in season, swim, bike, boat, or cross-country ski.
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Covering 500 acres, the Cantigny Park welcomes entire families with playgrounds, gardens, 2 museums, a golf course, and 4 restaurants. The museums are dedicated to Robert R. McCormick and to the First Infantry Division.
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The Sea Lion Aquatic Park features a variety of water areas, offering pools and water attractions that are suitable for customers of all ages. The location also offers cakes and pizzas for guests to enjoy.
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200 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185
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West Chicago City of Art Gallery offers a main showroom along with other smaller display rooms. They feature an array of works including handy works and paintings by local artists as well as photograph bookmarks.
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Featuring artwork in a wide range of mediums, Gallery 200 displays ceramics, watercolors, jewelry, and more from local artists. In addition to rotating exhibits, the gallery hosts group painting events and craft classes.
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Visitors can explore the natural habitats of the region at West DuPage Woods, which includes wetland and woodland areas. The park has several picnic areas, as well as a 2 mile nature trail for hiking.
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Specializing in classic plays and dramas, Gallery Theater offers the community a venue to watch performing arts productions. During the holiday season, the theater runs an annual Christmas themed play.