Things to Do in Ottawa, IL

  • Our list of the best things to do in Ottawa, Illinois, features the top 34 nearby activities — including 15 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Ottawa, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Ottawa, IL , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Utica and La Salle
  • Our list of the best things to do in Ottawa, Illinois, features the top 34 nearby activities — including 15 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Ottawa, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Ottawa, IL , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Utica and La Salle
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42.8 Miles
100% 24 votes
National & State Parks 2343 South River Street, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
Situated on 40 acres of wilderness, Red Oak Nature Center offers a variety of educational experiences for children to learn about native plant and animal life in the area. In addition to trails, the park has a cave to explore.
42.9 Miles
76% 480 votes
Malls 1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60502 MoreLess Info
Visit Chicago Premiun Outlets about a half hour outside of the city of Chicago. There ar 120 outlet stores to choose from, including clothing, home furnishings, gift shops and food.
42.9 Miles
58% 24 votes
Golf 2220 W. 83rd Street, Naperville, IL 60564 MoreLess Info
Springbrook Golf Course in Naperville is a challenging, 18 hole course featuring a championship-style layout. The well-maintained course includes a full service clubhouse, natural turf driving range and available golf lessons.
42.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas RR 25, Aurora, IL 60505 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by 40 forested acres, Red Oak Nature Center and features seven hiking trails that are open until sunset. Inside the free center visitors can enjoy multiple classrooms and a wildlife viewing room with turtle and fish habitats.
43.0 Miles
44% 18 votes
Bowling 735 N. Center Blvd, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
At Brunswick Zone XL - Romeoville, guests can experience lane side service during a game of bowling. During black-light bowling, the bowling balls become glow-in-the-dark. In addition to bowling, it has pool tables, a fire pit, laser tag, and bumper cars.
43.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Paintball 2807 Canal Road, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
At Legacy Paintball & Airsoft Park, guests can enjoy a game on the site's 77 acres of playable land. The location also accepts reservations for those who wish to hold a birthday party or team-building event.
43.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Neighborhoods 900 W Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
Romeoville of Village is a village that has a fire department, a police department, a public works program, and a community development organization. The village also provides recreational programs to the community for free.
43.1 Miles
75% 8 votes
Laser Tag 4075 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504 MoreLess Info
Chasers Laser Tag is an amusement complex that offers a token-free video game arcade in addition to both open play and private sessions of laser tag. They also host parties, corporate outings, and special events.
43.1 Miles
31% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 2160 Sycamore Road, De Kalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Carmike Market Square 10 Cinema is a movie theater and amusement center. good movies are up on the showreel and snacks like popcorn and soda complete the movie going experience. It is spacious and fuzzy.
43.1 Miles
69% 45 votes
Comedy Clubs 4034 Fox Valley Ctr Drive, Aurora, IL 60504 MoreLess Info
The Comedy Shrine is an improv and stand up comedy theater that holds many shows including open mic nights, and also offers classes and workshops for all ages. There is a two drink minimum for all shows.
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