- Our list of the best things to do in Elmhurst, Illinois, features the top 887 nearby activities — including 346 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Elmhurst, 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 17 things to do within the city of Elmhurst, IL , followed by 870 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Aurora, Evanston, Skokie, West Chicago, Glenview, Naperville, Lombard, Wheaton, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Geneva, Tinley Park, Downers Grove, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Elgin, Palatine, Northbrook, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Plainfield, Lockport, Mount Prospect, Woodridge, Wheeling, Orland Park, Bolingbrook, Bloomingdale, Barrington, Addison, Cicero, Bartlett, Batavia, Carol Stream, Berwyn, Oak Brook, Oak Lawn, Romeoville, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Lisle, Oswego, Carpentersville, Forest Park, Mundelein, Rosemont, Streamwood, Algonquin, Kankakee and Oak Forest
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Welsh Ryan Arena
Northwestern Campus, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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The seating capacity for the multi-use Welsh Ryan Arena is just over 8,100. The sports facility is home to the Northwestern University volleyball, basketball, and wrestling teams and is actually located on the university campus.
17.2 Miles
Designed by Jens Jensen and planted in 1917, Northwestern's Shakespeare Garden is a little known secluded formal garden in the midst of campus that highlights plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. Other features include a sundial, statues, and a fountain.
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530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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In addition to managing an array of parks and facilities, the Buffalo Grove Park District administers a full slate of programs, ranging from dance lessons to youth and adult sports programs.
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Filled with interactive displays, Bartlett Nature Center offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the native plant and animal life in the region. The center has reptiles, insects, stuffed animals, bones, and informative posters on display.
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A 3,400-acre preserve, the James 'Pate' Philip State Park aims to preserve and protect its diverse Illinois ecosystem. The park is a mixture of prairie, marshes and forest and features a visitor center with educational exhibits.
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Historic Navy Pier contains 50 acres of parks, unique shops, promenades, eateries, and a variety of entertainment attractions. Over 8 million visitors per year enjoy the 15-story tall Ferris wheel, Children's Museum, and cruise boat rides on the lake.
17.3 Miles
Chasers Laser Tag is an amusement complex that offers a token-free video game arcade in addition to both open play and private sessions of laser tag. They also host parties, corporate outings, and special events.
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At the Adler Planetarium, guests will have the chance to gather information, visit a variety of exhibitions, and attend shows that teach visitors about space. The location also features a gift store and a cafe.
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It's a pleasure to visit a place which is as expansive and as grand as the Mary and Leigh Block Museum. Exhibits are vast and various. Artists featured are of the highest standards and authenticity.
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The Comedy Shrine is an improv and stand up comedy theater that holds many shows including open mic nights, and also offers classes and workshops for all ages. There is a two drink minimum for all shows.