- Our list of the best things to do in Palatine, Illinois, features the top 844 nearby activities — including 333 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Palatine, 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 16 things to do within the city of Palatine, IL , followed by 828 popular activities in nearby cities, including Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, West Chicago, Lombard, St. Charles, Wheaton, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Gurnee, Niles, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Wilmette, Northbrook, Mundelein, Crystal Lake, Libertyville, Grayslake, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Chicago, Bloomingdale, Wheeling, Berwyn, Addison, Barrington, Cicero, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Algonquin, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills, Woodridge, Batavia, Lincolnshire, Lisle, Huntley, Carpentersville, Woodstock, Forest Park, Rosemont, Mchenry, Streamwood, Aurora, Great Lakes, Zion, Lake In The Hills, Kankakee and Round Lake Beach
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41.2 Miles
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8 votes
3000 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435
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Pilcher Park Nature Center is over 640 acres of land that includes playgrounds, picnic grounds, hiking trails, bicycle trails and cross country ski trails. Visitors can also attend classes to learn about things like wildflowers, horticulture and birding.
41.3 Miles
The Geneva Lake Shore Path is a 21 mile trail that allows hikers to walk in the backyards of century old mansions in the area. There are two booklets available in local stores that outline two different do -it-yourself walking tours.
41.3 Miles
Odyssey Fun World is an award-winning redemption center that offers fun activities for the whole family. It is a great place to host your little ones' birthday parties.
41.4 Miles
Ellwood House Museum is dedicated to Issac Ellwood, the man that tamed the west through the invention of barb-wire. It can be rented for special events, together with its surrounding gardens.
41.5 Miles
27%
346 votes
19100 Ridgeland Ave,, Tinley Park, IL
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Big stars make First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre a stop on their big tours. The venue boasts shows including 5 Seconds of Summer, Nickelback, Linkin Park, and '70s icons including Journey and Steve Miller.
41.5 Miles
Formerly known as the World Music Theater, the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater hosts shows from music headliners from all genres. Some popular artists who have performed at the amphitheater include Nickelback, Lana Del Rey, and 5 Seconds of Summer.
41.7 Miles
Covering 1,350 acres, the Silver Springs State Park is a heavily wooded park crossed by the Fox River, and it is popular for fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
41.9 Miles
91%
86 votes
1221 Geneva National Ave S, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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Combine wonderful scenery and golf at the Geneva National Golf Club. The curse is part of the Geneva National resort, has 54 holes, and is on the shores of Lake Cosmo.
41.9 Miles
While it is a relatively small zoo, Summerfield Farm and Zoo has a wide variety of animals ranging from domestic to exotic, many of which are rescues. The zoo allows visitors an up-close experience with many of the animals.
42.3 Miles
The bowling alley, Castle Lanes, features free Wi-Fi Internet, HDTV's, and iPod hookups. The alley also has competitive bowling leagues for adults and a fully stocked pro shop with baking and resurfacing.