- Our list of the best things to do in Crystal Lake, Illinois, features the top 415 nearby activities — including 150 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Crystal Lake, 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 16 things to do within the city of Crystal Lake, IL , followed by 399 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Charles, Schaumburg, Gurnee, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Elgin, Woodstock, Palatine, Mundelein, Hoffman Estates, Grayslake, Libertyville, Elk Grove Village, Mount Prospect, Lake Geneva, Wheeling, Bloomingdale, Bartlett, West Chicago, Barrington, Geneva, Algonquin, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Waukegan, Huntley, Carol Stream, Carpentersville, Des Plaines, Mchenry, Streamwood, Northbrook, Addison, Highland Park, Round Lake Beach, Great Lakes and Lake In The Hills
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15.3 Miles
Jones Island State Park offers a range of outdoor activities including picnicking, hiking trails, boating and camping. The 188-acre park features 25,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on the San Juan channel.
15.4 Miles
Providing a variety of educational programs, Elgin Community College has been in operation for well over sixty years. Numerous activities including sports, music and theater are also offered at their facilities.
15.4 Miles
Situated on 25-acres of land, McCarthy Farm is a privately owned stable that features a heated barn with large stalls, an indoor arena, and an outdoor arena. The farm has amenities including showers and vending machines.
15.5 Miles
A family oriented water park with a New England theme, Bare Foot Bay Family Aquatic Center spans six acres. The park features a variety of amenities, including a lazy river, water slides, and other attractions.
15.6 Miles
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9 votes
10 N. Lake Street Unit 107, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Named after the light that signals a goal in hockey, Light the Lamp Brewery features six beers named with a hockey theme. Visitors can buy and drink beer and check out the hockey memorabilia located inside.
15.6 Miles
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.
15.6 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.
15.6 Miles
A part of the Grayslake Park District, Molly's Pond is a small pond that is a popular spot for boating, fishing and ice fishing. The pond is also adjacent to hiking trails.
15.6 Miles
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1401 N Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
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The Mundelein Park District Maintenance Facilities are essential to the operation of the Mundelein Parks and Recreation Department. They are used to maintain all of the city's public amusement and recreation facilities.
15.7 Miles
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.