- 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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Bordering the Fox River, Cornish Park houses historical markers and buildings in addition to providing recreational space. Amenities include an adjoining bike trail, walking path, playground, athletic field, fishing spots and a gazebo.
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Kids can enjoy a good time in Odyssey Fun World, whether in the four story tunnel or the ball pit area, to mention a few things. It has 11 party rooms which can welcome more than 600 visitors.
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164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Housed in a building that incorporates the old Village Hall, the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum features historical exhibits, a classroom, community room, and archives and collections storage. Their centerpiece presentation is called 'Embracing Change: The Growth of Grayslake'.
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9 votes
10 N. Lake Street Unit 107, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Named after the light that signals a goal in hockey, Light the Lamp Brewery features six beers named with a hockey theme. Visitors can buy and drink beer and check out the hockey memorabilia located inside.
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Featuring over 75 cocktails, 50 wines, and 60 craft beer selections, The Vine - Martini & Wine Bar is a restaurant located within a relaxing environment. The bar also includes a full menu of exquisite food options to enjoy.
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The Kane County Cougars are a minor league baseball team that is an affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Cougars host birthday parties and other special group outings and events at the ballpark.
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The 400-acre Waukegan Municipal Beach is a municipal beach that offers opportunities for fishing, competitive boat racing, kite boarding, kayaking, and swimming. The beach has a number of sand volleyball courts.
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Along with a full menu of Mexican dishes, the Red Iguana offers a nightclub environment with dancing and live musical performances. There is also a complete bar with a variety of drinks to choose from.
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Oak Lawn Baseball is an outdoor baseball and softball league that hosts boys travel baseball games and girls travel softball games. The league also offers free clinics for girls and boys who are enrolled in the league.
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Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to promoting and preserving the Village of Grayslake's pioneering history. The Society showcases an array of exhibits and features a Museum that has various collections and artifacts.