- 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.
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Oak Street Beach offers guests the opportunity to hike and swim in the waters of Lake Michigan. The location, which is often a site for beach volleyball games, also provides places for guests to purchase beer and cocktails.
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This man-made peninsula contains a performance venue, the FirstMerit Bank Pavilion, which has hosted bands like the Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry. The location also serves as the home of the Adler Planetarium.
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The River Trail Nature Center is a nature center focused on telling the story of native plants and animals that still thrive within the surrounding urban environment. Attractions include self-guiding trails, an exhibit building, and a children's nature discovery area.
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A variety of classical music performances are held every year by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Shows are held at two different venues, and special packages are offered where guests can enjoy meeting and talking with the musicians.
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Roosevelt park has plenty of sun, shade, and amenities to keep small and large crowds busy for hours. The park includes a fieldhouse for large get togethers, 4 ball fields, 3 tennis courts, 1 basketball court, and 2 football fields.
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360 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120
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The Elgin History Museum, located in Elgin, Illinois, is situated in an 1856 building, which formerly was part of the Elgin Academy. The musem, which displays exhibits of Elgin's cultural history, is listed on the National Register of Historicl Places.
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150 E Wood Street, Palatine, IL 60067
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Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center is the chosen location for productions by several local theater companies and arts groups. The 431-seat theater is available for rental for staged productions or special events.
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Offering recreational classes for ages 4 months to 12 years, The Little Gym of Glenview provides children with engaging opportunities to play and gain confidence in their abilities. These classes include gymnastics, sports, dancing, karate, and more.
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A public water park, Palatine Family Aquatic Center features a six-lane lap pool along with water slides, a waterfall and a water spray area. The center also offers a sand playground, picnic areas and a snack bar.
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The Roosevelt Outdoor Pool is a public pool open to local residents during the warmer months of the year. A large play pool with zero-depth entry, deep water drop slides, and a 5-lane activity pool are among the facilities available.