- TripBuzz found 364 things to do with kids in or near Plainfield, Illinois, including 351 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Aurora, Joliet and Lombard.
- From Bruce Ponti Park to Az Acres, the Plainfield area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Playgrounds, Bars and History Museums.
- A short drive from Chicago, Plainfield is a fast growing village near the town of Joliet. History buffs touring the area may choose to visit the city's treasured landmarks such as its 1928 gas station, Flanders House or the Plainfield House. Home to many outdoor spaces including a nature preserve, the community is popular for bird and wildlife watching, fishing and golfing.
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225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201
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Founded in 1898, the Evanston History Center in the Charles Dawes House strives to preserve and promote the history of the local area. Visitors commonly enjoy taking tours of the house while viewing the exhibits and learning about local history.
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Dempster Street Beach in Evanston offers kayaking and other water sports opportunities along the river. Visitors pay a modest beach fee to use the beach and access its various attractions.
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Redar Park is a 9 acre park that features 2 basketball courts, a softball field, a children's playground, and a sand volleyball court. Amenities such as restrooms and drinking fountains are also available.
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The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center features a museum dedicated to the history of the state's waterway, featuring hands-on exhibits for the children also. Bald eagles can be observed from here.
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Comprised of four outdoor pools, the Meadowhill Aquatic Center features a diving area with three diving boards of varying heights, a lap pool, a water playground for kids, and a pool with body slides and tube slides.
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Huntley Gymnastics Academy is a youth gymnasium that is dedicated to teaching children gymnastics in a challenging and safe environment. The gym regularly holds an open gyms and is available for birthday parties.
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Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
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Dawes Park located in Evanston is a charming holiday destination. Many of its facilities are open only during a certain time of the year. Lake Michigan is the center of attraction of this resort.
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1776 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062
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Located in the Northfield Inn, Northbrook Historical Society and History Museum has a top floor that is a recreation of an 1890s Shermerville home with period furnishings and artifacts. The museum contains the Schinleber photograph collection among other exhibits.
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With 10, real-wood lanes, the Wilmette Bowling Center offers both recreational and league bowling. Beer, wine and food are available on-site and the bowling center offers accommodations for special events and parties.