- Our list of the best things to do in Arlington Heights, Illinois, features the top 873 nearby activities — including 345 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Arlington Heights, 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 18 things to do within the city of Arlington Heights, IL , followed by 855 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, West Chicago, Lombard, Wheaton, Waukegan, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Gurnee, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Wilmette, Northbrook, Naperville, Palatine, Mundelein, Crystal Lake, Libertyville, Grayslake, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Bloomingdale, Wheeling, Berwyn, Addison, Barrington, Cicero, Woodridge, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Algonquin, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Lisle, Batavia, Huntley, Carpentersville, Forest Park, Rosemont, Streamwood, Mchenry, Woodstock, Aurora, Lake In The Hills, Kankakee, Round Lake Beach and Great Lakes
		Showing 301-310 of
		1222
	
    
        11.7 Miles 
    
    
        
            
        
                                    100%
                2 votes
                            
			
            
                
                326 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            The stately Highland Park Historical Society Museum is home to the heritage and history of Highland Park. The museum is comprised of three structures through the acreage including the museum home, the adjacent log cabin and a bandstand.        
    
    
        11.7 Miles 
    
    
        
            
        
                                    86%
                7 votes
                            
			
            
                
                1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            The Art Center Highland Park is an art center dedicated to providing visual arts education to those in the Highland Park area. The Art Center offers more than 400 classes annually, and maintains 20 contemporary art exhibits.        
    
    
        11.7 Miles 
    
    
        
            
        
                                    100%
                2 votes
                            
			
            
                
                1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            Available for private events such as weddings and reunions, the Highland Park Community House is a stunning estate to visit. The historic landmark is a red brick Colonial-Revival-style house that features multiple rooms including a grand ballroom and heritage garden.        
    
    
        11.8 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Keay Nature Center is a 4.6 acre nature center featuring several accessible nature trails and small waterfalls. Much of the center's plant-life is identified via informational plaques, and visitors will also find several memorial signs.        
    
    
        11.8 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Skokie's Lockwood Park features an array of attractions, including tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field, playgrounds with climbing structures, swings, slides, and other equipment, and picnic areas with a barbecue pit.        
    
    
        11.9 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            The Stardust Bowl offers 84 lanes, typically enough to accommodate both league bowlers as well as smaller groups. In operation for over 50 years, Stardust offers shoe rentals and has a full restaurant and bar as well as an arcade.        
    
    
        11.9 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            An entertainment center, Sky Zone Elmhurst features trampoline-related activities including open jumping, dodgeball, slam dunk basketball, a foam pit and fitness classes. The center also offers private party hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.        
    
    
        11.9 Miles 
    
    
        
            
        
                                    83%
                6 votes
                            
			
            
                
                Stratford Square Mall, 152 Stratford Sq, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            An indoor recreation and entertainment center for all ages, Round 1 Bowling & Amusement offers an array of activities. Along with bowling, there are karaoke rooms, arcade games and ping-pong tables for added fun and excitement.        
    
    
        11.9 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Addison Ice Arena is an ice facility that hosts open skating, hockey leagues, and a variety of kinds of skating lessons. The facility has an NHL scale rink, an Olympic rink, and a restaurant.        
    
    
        11.9 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Addison Ice Arena is an ice sports complex with one NHL rink and one Olympic rink that offers public skating, figure skating and hockey among other activities. It features a pro shop and a full-service bar and grill.