- Our list of the best things to do in Chicago, Illinois, features the top 598 nearby activities — including 247 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Chicago, 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 56 things to do within the city of Chicago, IL , followed by 542 popular activities in nearby cities, including Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Lombard, Tinley Park, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Niles, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Arlington Heights, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Schaumburg, Mount Prospect, Woodridge, Wheaton, Wheeling, Orland Park, Hammond, Addison, Berwyn, Bloomingdale, Cicero, Oak Brook, Oak Lawn, Lisle, Carol Stream, Rosemont, Forest Park, Gary, Palatine, Munster, Buffalo Grove, Naperville, East Chicago, Lansing, Kankakee, Oak Forest, Bolingbrook and Bartlett
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Players transform into contestants, playing classic game-show games for fun prizes, streamed live onine so the folks at home can watch
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Situated on 160-acres of land, Bluff Spring Fen is a nature preserve that is characterized by mineral-rich springs, wetlands, savannas, and gravel hills. The preserve features more than 20 species of dragonflies.
33.5 Miles
The Eastside Recreation Center is a full-service recreation center that features boxing facilities, batting tunnels, pitching facilities, and an indoor soccer field. The center also has a fitness room.
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Joliet Area Historical Museum
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204 Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432
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The Joliet Area Historical Museum is meant to show the heritage of this city. Besides the galleries in which the visitor is introduced to local history, in here can also be found a Lunar Lander Simulator, life size models and interactive temporary exhibits.
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Opened for public tours and for different private meetings, the Rialto Square Theatre is the guest of well known musicians, such as Weird Al Yankovic, stand-up comedians and musical plays. It is one of the 150 great places in Illinois according to the American Institute of Architects.
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Silver Cross Field, home to the Joliet Slammers, is more than a clean, affordable park to enjoy a game with the family. The park features picnic patios, movie night specials, and year-round event accommodations.
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15 E Van Buren Street, Joliet, IL 60432
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The Rialto Square Theatre & Office Complex is a live performance venue that has hosted musical productions, Broadway plays, and comedy shows. The venue is available to rent for weddings or private parties.
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Adler Park is a large scenic park with plenty of trails and access to the Des Plaines River. It offers a 9-hole disc golf course, as well as a playground and community pool.
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An old-fashioned arcade devoted to preserving and celebrating the game of pinball, the Chicago Street Pinball Arcade features a wide array of pinball and classic arcade machines. Visitors can also reserve the venue for parties.
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480 votes
1650 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60502
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Visit Chicago Premiun Outlets about a half hour outside of the city of Chicago. There ar 120 outlet stores to choose from, including clothing, home furnishings, gift shops and food.
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Harrah's Joliet Casino is an award winning entertainment destination in the heart of the Midwest. Enjoy over 1,100 slot machines, video poker, and all of the table games you would find in Vegas.