- 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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Sponsored by the Northwest Area Arts Council, the Old Courthouse Arts Center is a non-profit art gallery displaying creations from local artists. Visitors to this historic gallery can purchase a variety of paintings and other creations (such as pottery).
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Offering the latest in digital projection and sound, Woodstock Theater shows the most recent film releases. Concessions and special events such as classic and holiday films are also periodically scheduled at this venue.
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6 votes
Central Rd & E River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Administered by the city, the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area is an off-leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also feature a pond.
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With a Civil War statue in the center, Woodstock Square offers visitors stone walking paths lined with grass and gardens. The park is strewn with bronze plaques showing locations of the filming of Groundhog Day.
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75%
4 votes
2200 Busse Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60068
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Belleau Lake Forest Preserve is a park with a network of hiking trails and picnic areas. The lake is a popular fishing spot, and features largemouth bass, bluegill, bullhead catfish, rainbow trout, and others.
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A 38 acre forest preserve located between Des Plaines and Glenview, the Beck Lake Forest Preserve is a popular fishing spot for bass, northern pike, carp, catfish, bluegill, and a variety of other fish.
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101 N Johnson Street, Woodstock, IL 60098
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Located in Woodstock, IL, The Chester Gould Dick Tracy Museum features many exhibitions related to the Dick Tracy comic strip. The museum is further dedicated to the memory of its creator - Mr. Chester Gould.
21.3 Miles
Solve the mystery of whodunnit at The Murder Mystery Company. This live, interactive murder mystery show lasts between two and three hours, and guests enjoy a three-course meal as they sift through the clues. Private events are available.
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67%
3 votes
635 N Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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A public water park, Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center features zero-depth pools for lap swimming and recreational use, a 700-foot lazy river and water slides. It also offers a sand playground, lockers, lounge chairs and a snack bar.
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As a gymnastics venue, The Gym Spot provides guests with trampolines, mats, bars, and other gymnastics equipment. The center has a gymnastics program for kids under age 6 to promote mobility.