- 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!
- Downers Grove, 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 18 things to do within the city of Downers Grove, IL , followed by 846 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Aurora, Evanston, Skokie, Joliet, Glenview, West Chicago, Naperville, Lombard, St. Charles, Wheaton, Des Plaines, Tinley Park, Schaumburg, Niles, Geneva, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Plainfield, Elmhurst, Palatine, Elgin, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Lockport, Woodridge, Mount Prospect, Orland Park, Bloomingdale, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Northbrook, Bolingbrook, Oswego, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Addison, Batavia, Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Lawn, Romeoville, Oak Brook, Lisle, Barrington, Forest Park, Rosemont, Yorkville, Carpentersville, Streamwood, Kankakee and Oak Forest
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At the Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors can see a variety of animals including bears, primates, lions, reptiles, mammals, sea lions, and apes. Visitors can also pet animals in the petting zoo, ride the endangered species carousel, and ride on the miniature train.
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Soldier Field is the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, a team famously known for having what is often considered the best team in league history in 1985. Additionally, the location also hosts college football events, including games involving the nearby University of Notre Dame.
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35 votes
5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60173
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Offering seating for 11,800 individuals, the Sears Centre Arena is a multipurpose entertainment complex that is host to a number of different events. These include concerts, theater shows, and a variety of sporting events throughout the year.
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An extensive outdoor park with a network of trails for walking and biking, the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park features a variety of modern and contemporary works of art. The park also provides educational programs.
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Laser Quest- Arlington Heights
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644 E Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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Laser Quest- Arlington Heights is a laser tag facility offering a number of services and amenities to enjoy. Birthday party hosting, public game sessions, and group outings are among the services provided by the center.
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2231 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435
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Featuring 44 lanes, Joliet Town & Country Bowling provides open and league bowling as well as a venue for private parties and events. The center offers a sports bar and grill with lane-side service and casino-style video gaming.
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Chicago Express
5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
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Affiliated with the NHL's Blue Jacket club, the Chicago Express hockey club plays a full home season at the Sears Centre. The games feature a variety of activities for kids, as well.
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Spread over 15 acres, Community Park provides several recreation activities for the public. There are trails for biking and walking, a children's playground, soccer field, baseball diamond, and multiple picnic tables.
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10361 votes
875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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See four states at one time from the John Hancock Observatory in downtown Chicago. The tourist attraction is one of Chicago's tallest buildings, with the observatory located on the 94th floor.
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The Shedd Aquarium officially opened in 1930 and has since grown to accommodate more than 32,000 varieties of marine life. Bring the whole family to enjoy the Aquatic Show, the Polar Play Zone, Oceanarium, and so much more.