- 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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22.0 Miles
96%
24 votes
1111 E Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194
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Part of the Schaumburg Park District, the Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary is a 135 acre nature preserve that includes wetland areas, forests, fields, and streams. The sanctuary is an ideal spot for bird watching or simply for quiet repose.
22.2 Miles
69%
13 votes
200 Rev Morrison Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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The outdoor water-based themepark known as the Rainbow Falls Water Park is open throughout the summer. Visitors can access multiple water slides, two picnic areas, a small vortex pool, children's play area, and a water fun house.
22.2 Miles
With high end products and the best new equipment, Discount Paintball is a paintball lover's dream. Products include air systems, loaders, hoppers, gear bags, scopes, paintballs, pads, and much more.
22.3 Miles
Located in northeast Illinois in McHenry, Stade's Farm and Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, including specialty crops. A leading agri-tourist destination, the site's pumpkin picking festival is a key attraction in the fall.
22.3 Miles
The 3.7-acre Jaycee Park is a neighborhood park that includes a playground, two tennis courts, two picnic tables, and parking. The playground has a covered tower, a slide, and climbing obstacles.
22.5 Miles
50%
10 votes
1685 W Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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The Hoffman Estates Park District hosts an array of events and programs for the local community. Activities include skating, various sports leagues for children and for adults, and health and fitness programs.
22.5 Miles
The Triphahn Center is a community center and ice arena that features two NHL sized ice surfaces, a fitness center, an indoor track, and a dance studio. The center is home to the Chicago Wolves hockey team.
22.7 Miles
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Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
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The 840,000 square feet of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center are divided in 8 different halls and a lobby. It was opened in 1975.
22.7 Miles
88%
65 votes
901 Leicester Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Located in Elk Grove Village, a Chicago northwest suburb, Pirate's Cove Children's Theme Park is a fun place to go with a 4 or 5-year-old. The amusement park features an 18th century pirate ship, a climbing area and paddle boats.
22.7 Miles
An indoor playground managed by the Elk Grove Parks Department, Jumps n’ Jiggles has a tunnel maze, a number of play helicopters, a slide, and an array of imagination-engaging toys and activities.