- Our list of the best things to do in Wheeling, Illinois, features the top 794 nearby activities — including 316 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Wheeling, 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 12 things to do within the city of Wheeling, IL , followed by 782 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Lombard, West Chicago, Wheaton, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Gurnee, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Elmhurst, Palatine, Mundelein, Crystal Lake, Elgin, Northbrook, Grayslake, Libertyville, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Downers Grove, Mount Prospect, Bloomingdale, Addison, Barrington, Cicero, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Berwyn, Algonquin, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills, Zion, Lincolnshire, St. Charles, Carpentersville, Forest Park, Lisle, Rosemont, Streamwood, Mchenry, Huntley, Naperville, Kankakee, Woodstock, Lake In The Hills, Round Lake Beach, Kenosha and Great Lakes
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7.5 Miles
Situated on the lake waterfront, Century Park features common park amenities like fishing, a bike trail, picnic areas, a children's playground, and public restrooms. Athletic fields for baseball, softball, and volleyball are also available.
7.6 Miles
74%
19 votes
2025 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center is a large water park that features two 37 foot water slides. The park also features a lazy river for inner tubing, a leisure pool, and a cafe.
7.6 Miles
100%
2 votes
1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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Available for private events such as weddings and reunions, the Highland Park Community House is a stunning estate to visit. The historic landmark is a red brick Colonial-Revival-style house that features multiple rooms including a grand ballroom and heritage garden.
7.7 Miles
100%
2 votes
326 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
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The stately Highland Park Historical Society Museum is home to the heritage and history of Highland Park. The museum is comprised of three structures through the acreage including the museum home, the adjacent log cabin and a bandstand.
7.7 Miles
87%
70 votes
1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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Part of the Loyola University campus, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was once the home of General Electric founder, Samuel Insull and, later, the residence of the Cuneo family. The site is now used for classes and special events.
7.7 Miles
A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Niles 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room, theater rentals, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
7.7 Miles
Jackman Park is a community park offering a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a playground geared towards park's younger visitors as well as an open grassy area where live concerts are hosted during the summer.
7.7 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.
7.8 Miles
Party Fantasy is an indoor recreation and party facility that can be reserved for private parties, but is also open for public play. The facility includes bounce houses, a climbing wall, indoor go karts, redemption games, and other attractions.
7.9 Miles
One of Illinois' most popular dog beaches, Moraine Park offers an extensive dog exercise area for permit holding, off-leash dogs to run and play. The park is also a popular historic place of interest as it dates back to 1892 as the grounds of the historical Hotel Moraine.