- Our list of the best things to do in Great Lakes, Illinois, features the top 500 nearby activities — including 208 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Great Lakes, 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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Founded in 1975, the Marriott Theater boasts the biggest base of subscribers among musical theaters in the U.S. The theater is considered a premier launching spot for Broadway entertainment and shows.
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The Landmark Renaissance Cinema screens foreign and independent films on its big theater screens. The cinema has an onsite snack bar offering organic and fair trade snacks along with beer, wine, and sodas.
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1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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The Art Center Highland Park is an art center dedicated to providing visual arts education to those in the Highland Park area. The Art Center offers more than 400 classes annually, and maintains 20 contemporary art exhibits.
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1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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Available for private events such as weddings and reunions, the Highland Park Community House is a stunning estate to visit. The historic landmark is a red brick Colonial-Revival-style house that features multiple rooms including a grand ballroom and heritage garden.
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1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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A professional dramatic company, The Music Theatre Company presents a wide variety of non-traditional and avant garde musical theater productions. The theater is a member of The League of Chicago Theaters.
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A family oriented water park with a New England theme, Bare Foot Bay Family Aquatic Center spans six acres. The park features a variety of amenities, including a lazy river, water slides, and other attractions.
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1016 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
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The Mundelein Park & Recreation District has the mission of providing diverse recreational experiences to connect the local community. The organization oversees parks such as Spray Park and Barefoot Bay.
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Established in 1904, the Ravinia Park is now the place where the Ravinia Festival is held during summer, in which around 135 events are held each year. The park covers 36 acres and has on its site picnic areas and a pavilion. Around 600,000 visitors are welcomed each summer.
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326 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
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The stately Highland Park Historical Society Museum is home to the heritage and history of Highland Park. The museum is comprised of three structures through the acreage including the museum home, the adjacent log cabin and a bandstand.
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The Sunset Woods Park is a public park that provides a large amount of different features and amenities to those who visit. These amenities include baseball fields, picnic areas, a skatepark, and an outdoor ice rink in the winter.