- Our list of the best things to do in Palatine, Illinois, features the top 844 nearby activities — including 333 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Palatine, 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 16 things to do within the city of Palatine, IL , followed by 828 popular activities in nearby cities, including Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, West Chicago, Lombard, St. Charles, Wheaton, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Gurnee, Niles, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Wilmette, Northbrook, Mundelein, Crystal Lake, Libertyville, Grayslake, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Chicago, Bloomingdale, Wheeling, Berwyn, Addison, Barrington, Cicero, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Algonquin, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills, Woodridge, Batavia, Lincolnshire, Lisle, Huntley, Carpentersville, Woodstock, Forest Park, Rosemont, Mchenry, Streamwood, Aurora, Great Lakes, Zion, Lake In The Hills, Kankakee and Round Lake Beach
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Southeast corner of Michigan & Wacker, Chicago, IL 60604
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With volunteer tour guides detailing the rich scenery along the river, Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises provide the tourist and the local alike with an in depth look at the city's evolution over the decades. Tours begin in early Spring and end in late Fall.
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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.
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78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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The Chicago Cultural Center is a municipal center that features a variety of exhibits and performances for guests to enjoy. Visitors of this site can also take advantage of the information center, cafe, and gift shop.
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The first Segway company in the city is the City Segway Tours Chicago which is part of the first Segway tour business in the world. The trips cover a variety of important landmarks like Grant Park, Soldier Field, and Museum Campus.
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At Skydeck Chicago, guests will have the opportunity to rise 1,353 feet in the air and take in views of the city skyline from above. Visitors of the city who enjoy photography may find something to appreciate at this location.
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Created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the team behind Comedy Central's South Park, The Book of Mormon is a musical that offers a satirical look at The Church of Latter-Day Saints. The plot involves two Mormon missionaries being sent to Uganda.
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Both laser tag and iCombat squad scenarios are available at Chasers Laser Tag. General open play for the games are offered daily, and groups can reserve select times to access the arenas.
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Cloud Gate
201 E. Randolph St., between Michigan Ave & Columbus Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
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Cloud Gate is a sculpture located in Chicago's Millennium Park. At 110 tons, the stainless steel plated sculpture is one of the largest of its kind anywhere in the world.
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Shop Chicago's Magnificent Mile when you walk Michigan Avenue. The stretch of road includes numerous high-end retailers, restaurants, hotels, plus other specialty shops, and plays host to special events throughout the year.
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J.R. Shooting Sports is a gun retail store and firing range filled with a large selection of different guns, ammunition, and archery equipment. The store offers many different services, including gun repairs, safe and vault services, and a shooting range.