- Our list of the best things to do in Batavia, Illinois, features the top 551 nearby activities — including 213 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Batavia, 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 11 things to do within the city of Batavia, IL , followed by 540 popular activities in nearby cities, including Aurora, West Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Wheaton, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Elgin, Geneva, Plainfield, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, Woodridge, Bloomingdale, Lockport, Bolingbrook, Addison, Barrington, Oswego, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Algonquin, Romeoville, Dekalb, Des Plaines, Oak Brook, Lisle, Yorkville, Huntley, Carpentersville, Joliet, Mount Prospect, Rosemont, Streamwood, De Kalb, Lake In The Hills and Crystal Lake
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43.9 Miles
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13 votes
8301 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108
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A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Rockford 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, a party room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
43.9 Miles
One of the most popular family friendly attractions in Hammond is Olympia Lanes. The bowling alley offers multiple lanes for league or casual play as well as a full service food and drink bar.
44.0 Miles
90%
20 votes
100 West Lafayette Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
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The Reddick Mansion and Gardens are a historic house and grounds that date back before the Civil War. Managed by a local non-profit, tours through the restored building, rooms, and gardens are offered by reservation throughout the year.
44.0 Miles
A spacious field, Ben Diamond Park provides for an array of outdoor activities including tennis, basketball and a playground for younger kids to enjoy. There is also a special, designated area for picnics, grilling and large gatherings.
44.0 Miles
As an indoor rollerskating rink, Paramount Roller Skating Arena provides inline and standard skate rentals for visitors to use. The rink offers several birthday party packages that includes admission to the rink, skate rentals, and a meal.
44.1 Miles
93%
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1100 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL
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The history of both the Ottawa region and the Boy Scouts of America is the focus of the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum, which also offers special lectures and on-site events. Several nature trails run through the grounds adjacent to the museum for walking as well.
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From milk shakes to soft serve, Shirl's Drive-In & Lighthouse Miniature Golf offers visitors a variety of frozen treats to enjoy. The golf course is landscaped with rocks and plants, and features a lighthouse structure in the center.
44.1 Miles
Merge Arts is an art gallery that focuses on providing opportunities for local and regional artists to exhibit their work. Each exhibit is connected with a charity, and ten percent of art sales goes to benefit that charity.
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The Ottawa Scouting Museum focuses on the history of both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the area. It maintains permanent exhibits, and hosts rotating exhibits showcasing different aspects of scouting through the years.
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The Roxy Cinema is a movie theater that offers discounts to children under 12 and seniors over the age of 55. The cinema also offers discount cards that can be valid for up to two years.