- Our list of the best things to do in Downers Grove, Illinois, features the top 864 nearby activities — including 340 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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For fans of larger than life movies, the Randall 16 Theaters offers films on their famous IMAX screen. Also available is a wide selection of feature titles on traditional, state of the art movie screens and a full service snack and drink bar.
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Burgers, beers, and BBQ chicken are a few of the menu options offered at McNally's Irish Pub, a traditional Irish pub popular among local residents. Pub food and a full drink menu are what make this pub a popular one.
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With 72 seats, Steel Beam Theatre is a small theater but runs a number of different shows throughout the year. Both adult and children's theater are showcased and they also offer classes and workshops.
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Featuring a pond, Vogelei Park has a gazebo overlooking the water which can be used for fishing or viewing wildlife. The park is suitable for picnics and walking and has a playground, splash pad and rose garden.
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Filled with interactive displays, Bartlett Nature Center offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the native plant and animal life in the region. The center has reptiles, insects, stuffed animals, bones, and informative posters on display.
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A 3,400-acre preserve, the James 'Pate' Philip State Park aims to preserve and protect its diverse Illinois ecosystem. The park is a mixture of prairie, marshes and forest and features a visitor center with educational exhibits.
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Humboldt Park features a variety of gardens and walking paths for guests who are interested in a nature-heavy setting. Visitors of the site can also take advantage of a small pond that is deep enough for swimming.
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Having recently reopened its doors as a rental venue, The Des Plaines Theatre presents local entertainment to the community. The theatre allows local talent groups and performance troupes to perform original and traditional plays, musicals and concert events.
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2025 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center is a large water park that features two 37 foot water slides. The park also features a lazy river for inner tubing, a leisure pool, and a cafe.
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Visitors can enjoy a bowling alley offer leagues and host birthday parties at Plainfield Lanes. The bowling alley also features a bar and grill along with an on site pro shop.