- 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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The Oak Park Festival Theatre captures the historic authenticity of Shakespearean works with an outdoor stage. Visitors bring chairs and blankets to view these classic works as they were originally performed, out in the breezy open air.
10.9 Miles
Featuring lanes with bumpers, Circle Lanes offers visitors a recreational bowling alley experience with 18 lanes to choose from. The bowling alley also has a billiards room with pool tables.
10.9 Miles
93%
14 votes
Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
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At Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, visitors can see a wide variety of performances, from live orchestra music to stand up comedy from nationally recognized comedians. The concert hall also hosts student performances from the Northwestern University's school of music.
10.9 Miles
The mission of Terra Incognito is to encourage and promote work of the highest quality exhibitions and representation in the gallery. The facility includes semi-private and private studios, wood firing kilns, and classrooms.
10.9 Miles
92%
12 votes
875 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
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Founded in 1973, the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Unity Temple. The building was constructed in the 20th century by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
10.9 Miles
Featuring a pond, Vogelei Park has a gazebo overlooking the water which can be used for fishing or viewing wildlife. The park is suitable for picnics and walking and has a playground, splash pad and rose garden.
10.9 Miles
With a story that stretches back to the 1800s, Louis Glunz Wines, Inc. is a family run importer and distributor of wines. Visitors can purchase wine, beer, and spirits from France, Scotland, Venezuela, and more.
11.0 Miles
87%
114 votes
875 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
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Austere on the outside but soothing and calming on the inside, Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity temple acquaints the visitor with the symbolics of modern American architecture.
11.0 Miles
100%
18 votes
715 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
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Green tours can be made with the Oak Park Segway Experience Center. There are 2 types of tours available: the Frank Lloyd Wright tour and the Chocolate Tour.