- Our list of the best things to do in Evanston, Illinois, features the top 644 nearby activities — including 259 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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Offered during the Halloween season, Ghost Tours at Kemper Center is both an entertaining and historical experience. With guided tours of older buildings, many interesting, educational and scary stories are shared along the way.
37.4 Miles
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38 votes
10214 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL 60142
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Tom's Farm Market & Greenhouse is a farm stand that also has a garden center, a bakery, a lunch cafe, and a gourmet shop. The market hosts educational tours for students.
37.4 Miles
Open throughout the year, the RiverEdge Park features 30-acres of outdoor activities like a concert pavilion, riverwalk, pier, and bike path all situated along the riverfront. The Paramount Theatre is also located within the park grounds and offers a wide range of popular shows and musicals.
37.4 Miles
Guests can enjoy a recreational facility with a mix of architectural styles at the Marquette Park Pavillion. The pavilion is available to host special events and offers access to the natural areas at Marquette Park.
37.5 Miles
The Aurora Skate Center is a sports recreational destination where you can have a good time with your friends or family. Good customer service, food menu and fantastic ambience add to its appeal.
37.5 Miles
Flamingo Pizza Of Miller is a local pizza restaurant offering a large variety of food options for its patrons. Visitors to the restaurant commonly enjoy eating one of the many pizza varieties, burgers, steaks, sandwiches, and many other options.
37.6 Miles
The Phillips Park Zoo is a safe environment where everybody can learn more about the local animal life and not only. Glancer Magazine includes the zoo in its Top 20 Summer Atractions.
37.6 Miles
Providing both open and league bowling, Parkside Lanes is a popular entertainment venue for families in Aurora. It features over 50 lanes and is also available for special events such as birthday or corporate parties.
37.6 Miles
Gary Aquatorium is also known as Chanute Aquatorium. It is a flight museum honoring octave chanute and tuskegee airmen. The view of Lake Michigan is stunning here. The private garden on two levels is ideal for organizing events.