- 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, Woodridge, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Barrington, Addison, Batavia, Vernon Hills, Algonquin, Libertyville, Oak Brook, Lisle, Lincolnshire, Oswego, Huntley, Bolingbrook, Carpentersville, Rosemont, Dekalb, Streamwood, Mchenry, De Kalb and Lake In The Hills
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18.7 Miles
Open throughout the year, the RiverEdge Park features 30-acres of outdoor activities like a concert pavilion, riverwalk, pier, and bike path all situated along the riverfront. The Paramount Theatre is also located within the park grounds and offers a wide range of popular shows and musicals.
18.7 Miles
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Tanner House Museum offers visitors a glimpse of life from more than 100 years ago. The 16-room house is furnished with many Victorian-era pieces and even features indoor plumbing.
18.7 Miles
79%
43 votes
350 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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A 56,000-square-foot entertainment center, Brunswick's - Buffalo Grove features 32 lanes of bowling for casual and league bowlers. The center also offers a laser tag arena, arcade games, pool tables, a restaurant and flat-screen televisions.
18.8 Miles
100%
92 votes
200 E 5th Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
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Explore historic sites and architecture while enjoying a culinary adventure on the Naperville Bites and Sites Food Tour. The guided tour includes food tastings at specialty and ethnic eateries while learning about the rich local history.
18.8 Miles
With freestyle roller skating sessions available, Lombard Roller Skating Rink hosts skating classes and derby leagues at its indoor rink. On Mondays, the rink hosts Rhythm & Blues night, where adults can skate until midnight to R&B music.
18.8 Miles
493 Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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There's something for everyone at The HUB at Berens Park, including four batting cages, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a water play area and playground equipment. Also available are five lighted ball diamonds and two football/soccer fields.
18.9 Miles
88%
244 votes
301 N. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
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Dupage Children's Museum is an interactive establishment where children can learn through playing. It has three floors, which hold meeting, party and special rooms, all of them with interactive exhibits.
18.9 Miles
For trail runners, cyclists, and participants of paddlesports, adventure racing, and Nordic winter sports, Paddle and Trail offers a full-service retail, rental and outfitting experience. Guests can sign up for paddlesport instruction and trips onsite.
18.9 Miles
J.R. Shooting Sports is a gun retail store and firing range filled with a large selection of different guns, ammunition, and archery equipment. The store offers many different services, including gun repairs, safe and vault services, and a shooting range.
19.0 Miles
Hollywood Palms Cinema is more than a movie going experience. It has also a private screening room, a restaurant and a bar, making it ideal for both adults and children.