- TripBuzz found 638 things to do with kids in or near Northbrook, Illinois, including 623 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Glenview.
- From Nickel City to Northbrook Sports Center, the Northbrook area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
- Located on Chicago's north shore is the village of Northbrook. Film legend John Hughes hails from the small community and has filmed many of his films scenes throughout the city, including parts of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the local water tower still inscribed with Save Ferris. The natural parks are also popular with visitors to the area for the scenery and recreational activities.
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Spendthrift Charters provides private fishing charters on Lake Michigan. Visitors can embark on fishing trips captained by licensed members of the Coast Guard ranging from 5 to 8 hours, and can fish for perch, salmon and trout.
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28201 N St Marys Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
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An extensive nature preserve, Old School Forest Preserve features an extensive network of trails suitable for hiking or running, as well as impressive wilderness views. The preserve also has restroom facilities.
11.7 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.
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As a gymnastics venue, The Gym Spot provides guests with trampolines, mats, bars, and other gymnastics equipment. The center has a gymnastics program for kids under age 6 to promote mobility.
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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.
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Busse Woods
E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Locally known as Busse Woods, this managed park area is officially designated as the Ned Brown Preserve. It features wetlands, open fields, and heavy forest and is popular with fishermen, hikers, birdwatchers, and noted for a small pasture of elk.
11.9 Miles
888 Tower Rd, Unit E, Mundelein, IL 60060
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With products ranging from incandescent light bulbs to sea form sculptures, Patterson Glassworks displays the work of a local fusion and hot glass artist. It also hosts community art classes for glass blowing, making paper weights, and more.
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200 Rev Morrison Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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The outdoor water-based themepark known as the Rainbow Falls Water Park is open throughout the summer. Visitors can access multiple water slides, two picnic areas, a small vortex pool, children's play area, and a water fun house.
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Lakeside Lanes is a 32-lane bowling alley that provides automatic scoring, 12 bumper lanes for children, a pro shop, and a large video game room. The alley also has video slot machines and billiards tables.
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601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Any kind of builder can visit the Legoland Discovery Center Chicago, where there are found all sorts of hands-on exhibits, from Star Wars Lego, to life-size Lego animals in the Jungle Expeditions. There is also a 4D Lego cinema, and a shop.