- 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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Wilderness Falls
145 S Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
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With a man-made waterfall on its grounds, Wilderness Falls offers miniature golf courses at different levels of elevation. In addition to the miniature golf, the park has 9 batting cages for baseball and softball.
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Hammond's Gibson Woods Nature Preserve is administered by Lake County Parks. It offers extensive hiking trails and opportunities for wildlife viewing, as well as an environmental awareness center that hosts educational programs.
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Break a sweat with a visit to UFC Gym Orland Park. Boasting itself as the only fitness facility of its kind, the gym offers mixed martial arts trailing to members and guests. All ages and fitness levels are welcome.
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Inaugurated in 1964, the Fox Valley Repertory Theater has hosted stars such as Betty Grable and William Shatner. Over the years, it has organized festivals and has one many awards for the shows staged.
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1095 Pingree Road Ste 114, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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A children's entertainment center, Pump It Up of Crystal Lake offers a number of large, inflatable structures to jump and play on. Pump It Up provides a supervised environment and offers food options as well as event hosting.
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Hikers and anglers as well as botanists and birders like to visit Moraine Hills State Park. Half of the park's approximately 2,000 acres are made up of lakes and wetlands.
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Ball Factory Indoor Play & Cafe has open play for children in their tot area, huge play structure, foam ball area and driving room. The cafe has snacks and also has free wi-fi and coffee for adults.
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In business for over 50 years, the Tinley Park Roller Rink is a family-oriented skating facility. The rink offers open skating, and is available for party and event rentals, as well.
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The Arcada Theatre is housed by a 1926 building which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and it has been staging shows since then. It has a maximum seating capacity of 900 and has hosted artists such as Joan Rivers and Kenny Rogers.
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Island Park is close to the town and has plenty of shade for cool outings. It's quiet and features excellent conditions for bike riding. The view is enriched by the presence of Fox river.