- 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
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            Ranging from murder mysteries to Shakespeare plays, Greenman Theatre Troupe features a group of talented local actors in theatrical productions. The community theater offers an assortment of acting classes and workshops from professional actors.        
    
    
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            With 10, real-wood lanes, the Wilmette Bowling Center offers both recreational and league bowling. Beer, wine and food are available on-site and the bowling center offers accommodations for special events and parties.        
    
    
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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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            Bartlett Aquatic Center is an outdoor facility that offers recreational activities for all ages. Amenities include an eight lane lap pool, spray playground with water slide and tipping bucket, a tube slide and a water based zip line.        
    
    
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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.        
    
    
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            Located in a residential setting, Vista Pond Park provides pond access for fishing and boating along with a paved walking path along the pond's perimeter. The park also offers grass fields, trees, a children's playground and park benches.        
    
    
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                2600 Central Park Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
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            The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian honors the American Indian tradition from the past with their collection of artifacts and exhibits from different parts of the country; an interactive experience for kids. It symbolizes social, cultural and religious integrity.        
    
    
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            A full-service horse boarding facility, Sunset Hill Farms features 50 acres of pastures and a range of boarding options. Open seven days a week, the facility also offers riding lessons for all levels and an indoor arena.        
    
    
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                345 N Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048
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            Mickey Finn's Brewery has been serving handcrafted beer since 1994. The brewery provides all natural beer that has no additives or preservatives and is known as Lake County's first ever brewpub.        
    
    
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                344 N Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048
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            Artist At Heart is an art studio that offers artists of all skill levels the chance to show their creativity through artwork. The studio hosts a variety of classes, camps, and workshops that are open to all individuals.