- 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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31.1 Miles
67%
3 votes
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Centennial Park
16798 Parliament Ave, Between 7220-7800 W 167th Street, Tinley Park, IL 60483
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At 55 acres, Centennial Park is the largest park in the Tinley Park district. The 12 acre lake is stocked with fish every spring to keep visitors coming to the fishing piers and never leaving empty handed.
31.2 Miles
Lewis University, DGC is a 9 hole disc golf course with a mix of wooded and open holes. The course also features packed sand tees and good elevation because of a creek.
31.2 Miles
Featuring 10 screens with digital projection, Kendall 10 Theater is a clean and comfortable place to enjoy a movie. All theaters are equipped with stadium seating, and guests get free drink refills and 50 cent popcorn refills for the duration of their stay.
31.2 Miles
100%
1 votes
1 University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446
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Located on the campus of the school, the Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre is the performance venue for the Theatre Deparment. Each season the department performs a variety of classic and original shows at the venue, including an annual holiday performance.
31.3 Miles
100%
1 votes
16801 S 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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Tinley Junction Mini Golf & Batting Cages features miniature golf with a model railroad running through the course, and batting cages with variable pitch speeds for both hardball and softball. They also have a concessions stand.
31.3 Miles
The Great Train Expo is a national train show that caters to model railroad enthusiasts and features up to 500 tables of train dealers. The expo displays Lionel trains, American Flyer locomotives, and hobby tools.
31.4 Miles
Mr D's Magic Show features mystifying, top-notch magic and illusions combined with comedy, audience participation, fire and live animals. He provides indoor and outdoor shows for a range of events including corporate events, trade shows and birthday parties.
31.5 Miles
90%
10 votes
15126 Laurel Lane, Lockport, IL 60441
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Those who are interested in improving their photography skills may enjoy the experience offered by Chicago Photography Tours by Kevin O'Connell. The artist takes guests past Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park, and other historic spots.
31.5 Miles
60%
10 votes
8221 W 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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At White Water Canyon Water Park, guests can enjoy the fun and water of any tropical wonderland. With a lazy river, drop slide, diving board, and spray ground, guests can choose to relax or get their adrenaline pumping.
31.5 Miles
33%
3 votes
8125 W 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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At Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, visitors can take advantage of the amenities offered to the community, from basketball and volleyball courts, to arts and crafts rooms. The facility offers a variety of kids programs for crafts, sports, and more.