- Our list of the best things to do in Wilmette, Illinois, features the top 683 nearby activities — including 280 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Wilmette, 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 17 things to do within the city of Wilmette, IL , followed by 666 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Lombard, Schaumburg, Waukegan, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Glen Ellyn, Gurnee, Arlington Heights, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Northbrook, Palatine, Mundelein, Libertyville, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Wheeling, Bloomingdale, Cicero, Carol Stream, Addison, Barrington, Berwyn, Hoffman Estates, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills, Grayslake, Lincolnshire, Bartlett, Oak Lawn, Rosemont, Forest Park, Streamwood, Kankakee, Great Lakes, Naperville and Zion
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16.9 Miles
As a horse racing venue, Hawthorne Race Course provides visitors with a space to watch thoroughbred horses race while enjoying a meal. Visitors can participate in placing wages on horses for the races.
16.9 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.
16.9 Miles
The Addison Historical Society which owns and runs the Addison Historical Museum was originally formed in 1974. The history of the local area is collected, preserved, and put on display within the multiple museum exhibits.
17.0 Miles
Being the first firehouse designed especially for children, FireZone is always an interesting choice when it comes to birthday parties or class field trips. The staff is composed by experienced firefighters.
17.0 Miles
Bounce Sports Corporation is an indoor sports facility that provides athletic training to young people. Their complex includes a 130 ft long multi-purpose field, two story high ceilings, high tech batting cages, half court basketball and a fitness area.
17.0 Miles
67%
3 votes
635 N Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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A public water park, Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center features zero-depth pools for lap swimming and recreational use, a 700-foot lazy river and water slides. It also offers a sand playground, lockers, lounge chairs and a snack bar.
17.0 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.
17.1 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.
17.1 Miles
88%
8 votes
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL 60074
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Acquired as a wildlife and nature preserve in 1916, Deer Grove Forest Preserve spans 1800 acres. The preserve is of interest to students of wildlife and nature as well as to those who just want to jog or picnic.
17.1 Miles
A community rec center operated by the city of Birchwood, the Birchwood Recreation Center features basketball courts, a lighted outdoor tennis court, softball and football fields, and a hiking trail loop.