- Our list of the best things to do in St. Charles, Illinois, features the top 589 nearby activities — including 217 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- St. Charles, 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 22 things to do within the city of St. Charles, IL , followed by 567 popular activities in nearby cities, including Aurora, West Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Elgin, Geneva, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Arlington Heights, Plainfield, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Palatine, Crystal Lake, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect, Woodridge, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Addison, Barrington, Oswego, Batavia, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Buffalo Grove, Algonquin, Romeoville, Dekalb, Oak Brook, Lisle, Yorkville, Huntley, Carpentersville, Park Ridge, Rosemont, Streamwood, Wheeling, De Kalb, Joliet and Lake In The Hills
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The Victorian Cottage Museum is a restored 19th century house with multiple first floor rooms furnished in authentic 1870s style. The upstairs area of the house is a museum celebrating the history and heritage of the area.
15.1 Miles
An indoor bounce area and amusement center, Pump It Up of Schaumburg offers open play times as well as private birthday and other party rentals. The facility offers features like Glow Parties and Adventure Parties.
15.2 Miles
The Marsh Park is a community park that features a playground, a swing set, picnic tables, bleachers, and a baseball field. The playground also has multiple slides and a rock climbing wall.
15.3 Miles
Schaumberg's Spring Valley is the destination for holidays and happy occasions. The farms are relaxing and provide a healthy aura during the stay. The cattle and poultry such as cows and ducks add to its charm.
15.3 Miles
Great Western Trail follows 17 miles of an abandoned railway corridor. Today, the crushed limestone trail provides access for cyclists, walkers and joggers and in winter allows cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The trail also includes shelters and rest areas.
15.3 Miles
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2 votes
112 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010
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A museum of musical history and curiosities, the Sanfilippo Place de La Musique maintains collections of music boxes, phonographs, calliopes, coin operated pianos, and other musical artifacts. In all, it houses the largest collection of automatic instruments in the world.
15.4 Miles
50%
2 votes
2455 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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Covering approximately 600 acres, Downers Grove Park District is composed of over a dozen parks. The district offers golfing, a fitness club and activities, adult and youth sports and traditional park features like playgrounds, picnic areas and walking trails.
15.4 Miles
Enchanted Castle is an amusement park with a variety of activities like laser tag, go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf and bowling and many other attractions. There is also an arcade and refreshments including alcohol for adults.
15.4 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.
15.4 Miles
Open only on nights during the Halloween season, Disturbia Screams in the Park is a haunted house that aims to terrify, and may be too scary for small children. Occupants of the haunted rooms include clowns and cannibal hillbillies.