- 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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            Any time of the year is perfect for the CoCo Key Water Resort, a 60,000 square feet indoor water park. Perfect for birthday parties or family getaway, the park features rides on the lazy river, water slides, cabanas, and large arcade.        
    
    
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            The Concord Recreation Center is a family friendly facility that offers athletics programs such as flag football, youth basketball, youth soccer, and adult softball. The center has summer camps and teaches sports lessons and clinics.        
    
    
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                7215 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley, IL 61112
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            Visitors can enjoy go kart racing on an eighth of a mile long track at Competition Grand Prix. The go kart racing venue also features a kiddie track and 2 seated karts.        
    
    
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            It is a fantastic location for bowling lovers and the place offers excellent space for banquets and birthday parties. Different sport leagues are hosted here every week. It offers abundant parking space and delightful food menu choices.        
    
    
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            ESPENSCHEID MEMORIAL
                
                Winnebego Co Blackhawk Springs, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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            ESPENSCHEID MEMORIAL is a forest preserve that spans 114 acres and features brushy woodlands and bur oaks. The preserve offers canoe access in addition to picnic areas, a hiking trail, horseshoe pits, and a shelterhouse.        
    
    
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            Built in 2006, the Rockford Riverhawks Baseball stadium can welcome up to 4,000 people. Among the amenities, in here there are eateries, a Party Porch, and a children's area.        
    
    
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            With 1,550 acres of prairie 318,8 acres of man-made fishing lake, Shabbona Lake State Park is great for camping and fishing trips.        
    
    
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                5360 Mulford road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
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            Featuring a paved walking trail, Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve offers a variety of fishing spots on its 629 acres of land. In addition to trails, the park has picnic tables, baseball fields, and a playground.        
    
    
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                7602 Rock Valley Parkway, Loves Park, IL 61111
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            A family-oriented entertainment park, Volcano Falls Adventure Park has a variety of activities for both children and adults. Among them are Lazer Tag and Maze, miniature golf, single, double and kiddie go-carts, an arcade, and batting cages.        
    
    
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            Surrounded by beautiful gardens and Lake Etta, Lake Etta Co Park is a popular spot for relaxing and recreation in Gary. The park features an expansive playground, large shady trees for picnics and an event space and adjoining pergola for weddings and private events.