- Our list of the best things to do in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, features the top 892 nearby activities — including 350 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn, IL , followed by 874 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Aurora, Evanston, Skokie, West Chicago, Glenview, Naperville, Lombard, St. Charles, Wheaton, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Elgin, Geneva, Downers Grove, Arlington Heights, Wilmette, Plainfield, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Northbrook, Joliet, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Lockport, Mount Prospect, Woodridge, Orland Park, Bloomingdale, Wheeling, Bolingbrook, Bartlett, Berwyn, Carol Stream, Barrington, Addison, Cicero, Tinley Park, Oswego, Batavia, Algonquin, Oak Brook, Oak Lawn, Romeoville, Lisle, Lincolnshire, Carpentersville, Highland Park, Forest Park, Rosemont, Yorkville, Streamwood, Vernon Hills, Oak Forest, Kankakee and Lake In The Hills
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20.2 Miles
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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.
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Dedicated to shows suitable for child and family audiences, The Northbrook Theatre Department works to provide theatergoers opportunities to enjoy and participate in quality, local productions. They employ professional performers, and feature drama classes and summer drama workshops for students.
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The Gaylord Donnelly Canal Trail is a 2.1-mile path that offers a hiking and walking opportunity to its visitors. The location contains markers that explain the history of the canal and the nearby area.
20.3 Miles
The Plainfield Fishing Resort is a family owned and operated business that features park benches, picnic tables, restrooms, and swings. The nearby lake is stocked with Large Mouth Bass, Rock Bass, Blue Gill, and Walleye fish.
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23144 W Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL 60544
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A 200-acre lake with surrounding habitats comprise the Lake Renwick Preserve - Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. The preserve is home to a wide variety of bird species such as herons and egrets as well as an abundance of plantlife.
20.3 Miles
Visitors can enjoy a bowling alley offer leagues and host birthday parties at Plainfield Lanes. The bowling alley also features a bar and grill along with an on site pro shop.
20.3 Miles
Featuring both an indoor and outdoor arena, Gateway Riding Center offers a variety of horse riding lessons for visitors from trained professionals. Visitors can also board their horses at the barn.
20.3 Miles
Featuring two stages, North Shore Opera Hour offers live singing performances for a variety of genres, from classical music to Broadway tunes. The theater also hosts youth theater performances for the community.
20.4 Miles
An indoor go-kart racing facility, K1 Speed Buffalo Grove allows visitors to race at high speeds in an indoor, controlled environment. The facility hosts parties and special events, and hosts racing leagues.
20.4 Miles
Going to the Historic Wagner Farm can be a bit of a learning experience. Visitors can learn about livestock, crops, participate in special events, and visit the heritage center to take part in some interactive exhibits.