- Our list of the best things to do in Des Plaines, Illinois, features the top 844 nearby activities — including 339 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Des Plaines, 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 21 things to do within the city of Des Plaines, IL , followed by 823 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, West Chicago, Lombard, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Highland Park, Waukegan, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Gurnee, Downers Grove, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Geneva, Naperville, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Elmhurst, Palatine, St. Charles, Mundelein, Northbrook, Libertyville, Hoffman Estates, Grayslake, Elgin, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Woodridge, Bloomingdale, Wheeling, Barrington, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Addison, Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Lawn, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills, Algonquin, Lincolnshire, Lisle, Carpentersville, Forest Park, Rosemont, Streamwood, Bolingbrook, Kankakee, Batavia, Great Lakes and Crystal Lake
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5.3 Miles
92%
115 votes
N Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Part of the Ned Brown Forest Preserve, the Busse Woods Trail System offers hikers, cyclists and equestrians approximately 11 miles of paved trails. Fishing and boating are featured within the forest preserve.
5.3 Miles
100%
7 votes
Bennett Rd & S Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Busse Forest Elk Pasture is a wildlife preserve area that features a plethora of walking, running, and jogging trails in a scenic wilderness setting. The area also features a herd of elk in a fenced enclosure.
5.4 Miles
83%
42 votes
E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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The Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a large 3,558 acre preserve populated by a 460 acre lake, several bike paths, and numerous picnic groves. The lake is open to canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and sailboats.
5.4 Miles
56%
16 votes
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.
5.6 Miles
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.
5.7 Miles
69%
232 votes
798 W Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Let your taste buds be tantalized by the wonders of Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Enjoy a variety of wines in a personal tasting accompanied by a menu of exquisitely prepared appetizers, main entrees, and desserts.
5.7 Miles
Bowl the night away at Beverly Lanes in Arlington Heights, Illinois. With over twenty lanes available and a party room for special events, visitors can enjoy the lanes in a comfortable, friendly, and affordable environment.
5.8 Miles
Founded in 1961, the Valley-Lo Sports Club is a club offering a number of amenities and facilities for its guests to enjoy. These include an 18-hole golf course, a full-service club house, and numerous dining options.
5.9 Miles
93%
92 votes
1071 South Wolf Road, Chicago Executive Airport - Hangar 10, Wheeling, IL 60090
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Chicago Helicopter Express - Day Tours offers helicopter tours of the city of Chicago. The company offers first class helicopter experiences, information about the history of the city of Chicago, and 30 minute long tours seven days a week.
6.0 Miles
76%
109 votes
53 S Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Star Cinema Grill combines screenings of first-run Hollywood movies with the experience of eating at a full-service restaurant with a full bar. The facility also hosts frequent parties and special events.