- Our list of the best things to do in St. Charles, Illinois, features the top 589 nearby activities — including 217 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- St. Charles, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
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Founded in 1980, Light Opera Works is a non-profit performing arts theater that hosts a number of shows and performances throughout the year. Visitors to the theater enjoy a variety of popular shows and musicals in the 1,000 seat auditorium.
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Part of the Lake County Forest Preserves, Almond Marsh is a scenic wetland preserve and sedge meadow, and a popular destination for bird watching. The preserve also features a blue heron rookery.
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Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
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The Apollo Theater Chicago is a performance venue that hosts performances from folks like Million Dollar Quartet. This theater is quite small, providing an intimate feel and quality seats to its guests.
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This multipurpose arena, owned and operated by the University of Illinois at Chicago, serves as the home of the UIC basketball team and the Windy City Rollers of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association. The UIC Pavilion has also hosted professional wrestling and NCAA gymnastics events.
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Along the Kankakee River, Big River Fly Fishing offers drift boat trips for smallmouth bass. Fishing trips include all gear needed, and a number of instructional programs are available to those wanting to learn.
33.8 Miles
225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201
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The Evanston History Center originally belonged to the family of Charles Dawes and represents many intricate details of the lifestyle of that period. Visitors get to know about the history of the family and about North-West Tinker Toys.
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Located just north of Chicago, Gillson Park is a 59-acre, multi-function area. Park visitors can go swimming in Lake Michigan, rent a sailboat, have a picnic, or go skating in the lighted ice rink.
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225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201
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Founded in 1898, the Evanston History Center in the Charles Dawes House strives to preserve and promote the history of the local area. Visitors commonly enjoy taking tours of the house while viewing the exhibits and learning about local history.