- Our list of the best things to do in Evanston, Illinois, features the top 644 nearby activities — including 259 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Evanston, 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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Housed in Six Flags Great America, Superman the Ultimate Flight is a steel flying roller coaster in which riders are strapped into harnesses and are positioned parallel to the track, facing the ground - simulating a flying experience.
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Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve is a large protected forest area that offers a variety of activities and opportunities for visitors. In addition to nature and wildlife viewing opportunities, the preserve hosts classes and programs throughout the year.
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Besides the movie going experience, Studio Movie Grill offers other services that would make a night out complete. The movies are paired by a premium bar and an all American culinary treat.
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Located in the northwest Chicago suburb of Bartlett, Villa Olivia features a banquet and dining hall, golf, winter sports and a ski cafe. Skiing and snowboarding are offered at the Bartlett Park District facility.
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X-Flight
Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031
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X-Flight is a roller coaster at Six Flags Great America with a 3,000 ft steel track, an elevation of 120 ft and a top speed of 55 mph. The ride simulates a test flight, with drops, inversions, and rolls.
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112 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010
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A museum of musical history and curiosities, the Sanfilippo Place de La Musique maintains collections of music boxes, phonographs, calliopes, coin operated pianos, and other musical artifacts. In all, it houses the largest collection of automatic instruments in the world.
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A private fundraising event for the LGBTQ community, Out In the Park features live music and entertainment, unlimited rides on any Six Flags thrill rides, promotional speakers, and much more.
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118 W. Bartlett Ave., #2, Bartlett, IL 60103
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Arts in Bartlett Center for the Arts is an all volunteer organization that is situated in a 1,300-sqft art facility. The facility features art classes, art shows, and temporary art exhibits.
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A full scale ice rink, the Downer's Grove Ice Arena offers open skating hours, lessons in figure skating and basic ice skating, and a hockey program with a variety of leagues.