- 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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22.2 Miles
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4 votes
24535 W Chardon Road, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Equidream School of Horsemanship is a riding school and stabling service that caters to equestrians of all abilities. The school offers classes in disciplines from basic riding to show jumping, while also offering a boarding service to owners.
22.2 Miles
Featuring a 5,000 square-foot multi-level arena, Lazer Maxx is a laser tag facility offering laser tag and other attractions for guests to enjoy. A large video game arcade, hurricane simulator, and prize redemption are among the other amenities available.
22.2 Miles
401 Shepard Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
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Operated and owned by family since 1965, Elgin Lanes is a modern bowling alley with many unique features. Guests can try one of the 30 bowling lanes, 6 billiard tables, join a league, or even host a birthday party.
22.3 Miles
Hyde Park is a neighborhood that is best known for being the home of the University of Chicago, one of the premier academic institutions in the country. Visitors who are interested in photo opportunities can take architecture tours through this site.
22.3 Miles
95%
19 votes
30 North Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540
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North Central College for Fine and Performing Arts is situated in Naperville. It's a deemed institute that provides holistic education to its creative students. Various interesting events and exhibitions are conducted here all year round.
22.3 Miles
The Esper Peterson Family Aquatic Center is a recreational water park that features a sand play area, a frog slide, 300 lounge chairs, lap lanes, and a basketball hoop. The facility also has a 180-foot tube slide.
22.4 Miles
One of the premier private research institutions in the United States, the University of Chicago offers a variety of academic programs at the Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate levels. Former students of this institution include late renowned film critic Roger Ebert.
22.4 Miles
Dress Up & Dance! is a ballroom and dance nightclub that features open dance nights and offers lessons. The ballroom hosts monthly themed parties and special events and also offers yoga classes.
22.4 Miles
Kress Creek Farms Disc Golf features an 18-hole disc golf course with a mix of large trees and open fairways and moderate elevation. The hole distances range from 170 ft to 665 ft.
22.5 Miles
100%
8 votes
19-265 Western Ave, Algonquin, IL 60103
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Raging Buffalo Snowboard Ski Park offers snowboarding lessons to riders of all skill levels. Offering beginner packages as well as advanced technique lessons in snowboarding to boarders of all ages, the park also offers advanced ski lessons.