- TripBuzz found 650 things to do with kids in or near Barrington, Illinois, including 641 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, West Chicago and Lombard.
- From Kids in Action Gymnastics Academy to Barrington Ice Arena, the Barrington area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- Located around 30 miles northwest of Chicago, Barrington was founded in 1865. The village was the home of 'The Battle of Barrington', during which 'Baby Face' Nelson squared off with FBI agents. Barrington has a population of under 11,000 and the buildings were designed with late-19thcentury forms of architecture, including Queen Anne and Victorian Gothic.
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2901 Deerpath Ln, Carpentersville, IL 60110
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A 119 acre protected wetland area, the Binnie County Forest Preserve allows visitors to take in scenic natural vistas, and to watch birds and wildlife. The Preserve also has a picnic area and a large open field.
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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.
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The Chicago Jewelry School offers a wide variety of courses and programs in jewelry making, aimed at everything from girls' nights out and post-retirement activities to professional training. The school also offers a boutique with student-made wares.
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Fittingly located in an abandoned casket company, Evil Intentions Haunted House is a scare walk staffed by a full team of costumed actors. The house features scary set-pieces and an interactive story.
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53 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Elk Grove Bowl & Billiards is a bowling alley and pool hall that also features a pro shop, video arcade and bar and grill. They also offer cosmic bowling, league play, tournaments and party packages.
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A family health and fitness club, The Lincolnshire Club offers a variety of amenities. It features a weight room, cardio facilities, swimming pool, and tennis courts. The club also hosts tennis camps, and offers lessons and classes.
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Spring Lake Park is a 2,032 acre recreational area that has been used by the public since 1950. Visitors can hike, fish, hunt, and camp at one of the three tent camping sites.
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Party Fantasy Raceway is a family fun attraction centered around two go kart tracks - one for younger children, another built for older kids and adults. The center also has bounce pits, rock climbing walls, and an arcade among other attractions.
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The Cole Taylor Friendship Park is a leisure park that is made of entirely stone and has a couple of ponds with water fountains shooting out of them. The park is also littered with flowers and has a gazebo.
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Moehling Park is a botanical area. The park has flowers, carved tree art and hand painted sculptures. There are also educational placards and a brick walkway.Moehling Park provides benches in the shade.