- 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.
- The results below include the top 1 thing to do within the city of Great Lakes, IL , followed by 499 popular activities in nearby cities, including Evanston, Skokie, Kenosha, Glenview, Waukegan, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Highland Park, Gurnee, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Northbrook, Mundelein, Palatine, Grayslake, Libertyville, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Crystal Lake, Hoffman Estates, Wheeling, Barrington, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Zion, Rosemont, Carpentersville, Pleasant Prairie, Algonquin, Mchenry, Oak Park, Chicago and Round Lake Beach
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16.8 Miles
The downtown Recreation Park is the oldest community park in the city. Through new developments, it has expanded to feature a baseball diamond, an indoor gymnasium with a wooden floor, and an Olympic sized pool.
16.9 Miles
90%
30 votes
260 N Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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Thrown Elements Pottery is an art gallery and hands-on center that offers visitors the chance to make their own pottery. The gallery hosts events for kids as well as adults, and offers periodic ladies' nights.
16.9 Miles
Keay Nature Center is a 4.6 acre nature center featuring several accessible nature trails and small waterfalls. Much of the center's plant-life is identified via informational plaques, and visitors will also find several memorial signs.
16.9 Miles
60%
10 votes
824 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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A 36-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Mount Prospect offers open and league bowling along with party hosting. The center provides a pro shop, arcade games, billiard tables, a snack bar and a lounge with adult beverages.
16.9 Miles
Bowl the night away at Beverly Lanes in Arlington Heights, Illinois. With over twenty lanes available and a party room for special events, visitors can enjoy the lanes in a comfortable, friendly, and affordable environment.
17.1 Miles
84%
91 votes
111 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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The Metropolis Performing Arts Center is a 350-seat complex that plays host to comedy and musicals throughout the year. The site is home to the School for Performing Arts and the Metropolis Youth Symphony.
17.1 Miles
76%
109 votes
53 S Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Star Cinema Grill combines screenings of first-run Hollywood movies with the experience of eating at a full-service restaurant with a full bar. The facility also hosts frequent parties and special events.
17.1 Miles
Located next to Meadows Park, Meadows Aquatic Center features a zero-depth pool, swimming lanes, a water slide and a one-meter diving board. The center also offers a party room, grass picnic areas and changing rooms.
17.1 Miles
Busse Park is a recreational and sports park, with large stretches of green grass and plenty of tall trees. It offers numerous amenities, including a playground with big slides, basketball court, baseball diamond and tennis courts.
17.1 Miles
Rugen Park is a small neighborhood park that features a playground for kids with a climbing structure, swings, a see saw, and other equipment. The park also has a picnic area.