- 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 family-friendly athletic facility of North Park contains amenities for a variety of outdoor sports. These include tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, and areas for cross country skiing.
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A 12-lane bowling center, Striker Lanes, Inc. offers open and league bowling along with private event and party hosting. The center provides poker machines, pool tables, arcade games, televisions for sports viewing and a bar with adult beverages.
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900 W Saint Charles Road, Lombard, IL 60148
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Churchill Woods Forest Preserve is a 264 acre forest preserve populated by bur oak, white oak, black maple trees, and various wildflowers. The preserve is home to several state-endangered species of wildlife.
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The Czechoslovak Heritage Museum focuses on the history of the Czech and Slovak cultures. They house a number of artifacts, paintings, jewels and costumes and the library and archives contain many historical books.
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Situated on two acres, Pyrce Park is a community park that features a spray pool along with two children's play structures and swings. The park also provides benches, picnic tables, shade trees and grassy areas.
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Built in 1914, Chicago's Wrigley Field is one of baseball's finest treasures. Young and old alike will enjoy the heritage and history of experiencing a ball game, refreshment, and a meal at this venerable ballpark.
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Founded in 2007, the 16th Street Theater is the only professional Equity theater in Berwyn. Small audience sizes of only 49 people allow for an intimate performance experience within the theater.
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Pinstripes is an Oak Brook bistro that features bocce and bowling. Gluten-free cuisine, flatbreads and housemade pastas are among the featured entrees. The facility hosts school field trips that teach children about the games of bowling and bocce too.
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Focused upon offering quality, family-friendly entertainment, Picture Show Theater shows some of the most recent movie releases. Located in Bloomingdale Court, birthday parties and other special group events are welcome at this locale.
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3101-3167 Patten Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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Situated on a prairie, Openlands Lakeshore Preserve offers visitors views of Lake Michigan from its beach. There are several paths that visitors can hike through that can lead them to a ravine.