- TripBuzz found 429 things to do with kids in or near Great Lakes, Illinois, including 428 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Glenview, Evanston and Des Plaines.
- From Great Lakes Naval Museum to Belvidere Arcade, the Great Lakes area offers 105 different types of family activities, including: Military Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
- Great Lakes, Illinois is the site of Naval Station Great Lakes and the only Navy boot camp in the United States. It is also home to the largest training station in the navy and home of the USO of Illinois. Visitors enjoy the areas Great Lakes Naval Museum, one of fifteen official U.S. Naval Museums.
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Situated on 160-acres of land, Bluff Spring Fen is a nature preserve that is characterized by mineral-rich springs, wetlands, savannas, and gravel hills. The preserve features more than 20 species of dragonflies.
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The mission of Terra Incognito is to encourage and promote work of the highest quality exhibitions and representation in the gallery. The facility includes semi-private and private studios, wood firing kilns, and classrooms.
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Elmhurst Park District features numerous parks with walking trails, ice skating, garden plots and sledding hills. The Park District provides facility rentals and also offers a wide range of recreational activities including baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.
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Dedicated to the great American writer and journalist, the Hemingway Museum offers a glimpse in the life of Hemingway. Personal letters and his childhood diary are only some of the things exhibited in here.
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Features of Wilder Park include tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a group picnic area and formal gardens. Playground equipment includes a pyramid cargo net climber, sure to be a hit among children.
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Visitors can experience an interactive and frightening maze at Psychosis Haunted House. Visitors can sign up to be 'kidnapped', which consists of the actors capturing and including them in the performance.
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Opened in 2011, the Living Light Community Center is a multipurpose facility used for a number of events and activities. The center is commonly used for church services on Sunday's and is also available for event rentals, such as weddings.
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A 119 acre protected wetland area, the Binnie County Forest Preserve allows visitors to take in scenic natural vistas, and to watch birds and wildlife. The Preserve also has a picnic area and a large open field.
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At the Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors can see a variety of animals including bears, primates, lions, reptiles, mammals, sea lions, and apes. Visitors can also pet animals in the petting zoo, ride the endangered species carousel, and ride on the miniature train.
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The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is located in Wilder Park in Elmhurst, Illinois. Home to exhibits of modern and antique gemstones, the facility also features earth science displays. The design of the museum building replicates a jewelry box.