- 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.
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NIU Convocation Center is a venue for monster trucks, live music, basketball games, conventions, and other entertainment events. The facility can seat 10,000 people and is operated by Northern Illinois University.
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Aerial Adventures
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302 Townline Rd., Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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The primary focus of Aerial Adventures is on zip line tours near Lake Geneva. The company also has rope courses, climbing walls, free fall quick jumps, and team building experiences.
47.2 Miles
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178 votes
1525 Howe St., Racine, WI 53403
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Visitors can tour the world headquarters for S.C. Johnson that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. At the building, visitors can see a rotating display about Wright, visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Research Library, watch two documentaries in the The Golden Rondelle Theater, and the Fortaleza Hall.
47.2 Miles
An eclectic collection of things to see and do, the SC Johnson Headquarters is a unique addition to any itinerary. Visitors can walk through exhibits and buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright or admire the unique aircraft collection.
47.3 Miles
Built in 1987, Paradise Miniature Golf, features 18 challenging and well manicured holes of golf. The course features cascading waterfalls, hills, banks and turns providing players with competitive fun on the greens.
47.3 Miles
A miniature golf course, Paradise Golf Park features 18 holes including one with an 85-foot run. The course is mostly par 2 or par 3 and offers waterfalls, trees, banks, turns and flowing water.
47.3 Miles
Paradise Lanes Inc is an entertainment center that includes a 36-lane bowling alley, volleyball courts, and an outdoor beach bar. The center also features live music and karaoke nights on occasion.
47.4 Miles
76%
50 votes
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Moose Mountain Falls
7020 Grand Geneva Way at Hwys 50 E & 12, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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Moose Mountain Falls is a water park only open to guests of Timber Ridge Lodge and the Grand Geneva complex. Water slides, an activity pool, and hot tubs are just some of the features this park has to offer.
47.4 Miles
With special features for every season, Timber Ridge Water Park is a must see destination. Kids can climb using ropes and water walls or enjoy 35 foot high slides that will thrill them to the bone.