- Our list of the best things to do in Elgin, Illinois, features the top 688 nearby activities — including 254 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Elgin, 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 Elgin, IL , followed by 670 popular activities in nearby cities, including Aurora, West Chicago, Glenview, Lombard, Naperville, Wheaton, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Geneva, Arlington Heights, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Mundelein, Palatine, Crystal Lake, Hoffman Estates, Woodstock, Park Ridge, Niles, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Bloomingdale, Grayslake, Wheeling, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Barrington, Addison, Batavia, Woodridge, Algonquin, Libertyville, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills, Lisle, Lincolnshire, Oswego, Huntley, Bolingbrook, Carpentersville, Rosemont, Dekalb, Streamwood, Mchenry, De Kalb and Lake In The Hills
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Water Tower Place offers guests the opportunity to shop at stores like Macy's, American Grill Place, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Visitors of this site can also eat at M Burger and view The Art of Dr. Seuss.
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Arriviste Arabians is a horse boarding facility that also provides horseback riding and equine education. Both private and group horseback riding lessons are offered, as well as a full arena for views of the animals.
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Created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the team behind Comedy Central's South Park, The Book of Mormon is a musical that offers a satirical look at The Church of Latter-Day Saints. The plot involves two Mormon missionaries being sent to Uganda.
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The Chicago Theatre is a seven story, 3,600 seat performance venue that features a “Chicago” marquee and a pipe organ. Visitors of this site who are interested in learning about its history can go on guided tours.
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Southeast corner of Michigan & Wacker, Chicago, IL 60604
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With volunteer tour guides detailing the rich scenery along the river, Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises provide the tourist and the local alike with an in depth look at the city's evolution over the decades. Tours begin in early Spring and end in late Fall.
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At Skydeck Chicago, guests will have the opportunity to rise 1,353 feet in the air and take in views of the city skyline from above. Visitors of the city who enjoy photography may find something to appreciate at this location.
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The Magnificent Mile is a shopping district that features stores like Jimmy Choo and Chanel. Visitors of this site will be able to enjoy the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival during the holiday season.
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400 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Wendella Sightseeing Boats is Chicago's family owned, original architecture tour. Featuring various cruises such as the River Experience and Summer Fireworks, Wendella showcases Chicago's history and landmarks with a special touch for adults through Beer & BBQ and Wine & Cheese cruises.
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Built in 1858 and functional until 2002, the Joliet Prison is now a museum. It is a well-known pop-culture reference in music, poetry and especially movie industry, since in here was shot the first season of Prison Break, among many other movies.
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Shop Chicago's Magnificent Mile when you walk Michigan Avenue. The stretch of road includes numerous high-end retailers, restaurants, hotels, plus other specialty shops, and plays host to special events throughout the year.