- Our list of the best things to do in Niles, Illinois, features the top 759 nearby activities — including 300 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Niles, 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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The place is all about speed. There is a racing track and races take places for more than 30 minutes at a time. It's a blast to be here on a holiday. There is also an ice-cream parlor.
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The original McDonalds hosts a special adjoining McDonald's museum which talks about the company's history and their various experiments. Food and beverage have the trademark M and it feels very special to have it here.
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Having recently reopened its doors as a rental venue, The Des Plaines Theatre presents local entertainment to the community. The theatre allows local talent groups and performance troupes to perform original and traditional plays, musicals and concert events.
4.7 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.
4.7 Miles
An extensive outdoor park with a network of trails for walking and biking, the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park features a variety of modern and contemporary works of art. The park also provides educational programs.
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With running trails snuggly wrapping around a picturesque lake, Lake Park is a favorite leisure spot for Des Plaines locals. The park also features an extensive grassy area with shady trees and picnic areas.
4.7 Miles
Open weekly on Saturday nights, Gladys's Comedy Room features local and national comedians performing their routines in a setting reminiscent of old school New York clubs. In addition to sets on Saturdays, Gladys's also hosts open mic nights on Wednesdays.
4.8 Miles
A joint project of the City of Evanston and the Skokie Park District, Pooch Park is an off-leash dog park that spans 2.7 acres. The park has separate areas for small dogs and for agility training, and has water fountains.
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River Rand Bowl is a bowling alley and restaurant with an old school theme. Birthday parties and group hosting is available, as well as league play and various special events.
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A fenced-in section of Gallery Park, Little Bear Garden is designed for smaller children to play and explore. There is a storytelling corner that often features live storytelling, as well as a shrubbery maze and a splash play area.