- Our list of the best things to do in Bolingbrook, Illinois, features the top 585 nearby activities — including 226 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
 - Bolingbrook, 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 12 things to do within the city of Bolingbrook, IL , followed by 573 popular activities in nearby cities, including Aurora, Oak Park, Joliet, West Chicago, Naperville, Lombard, Wheaton, Tinley Park, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Geneva, Plainfield, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Park Ridge, Woodridge, Lockport, Orland Park, Bloomingdale, Berwyn, Oswego, Batavia, Bartlett, Cicero, Des Plaines, Carol Stream, Addison, Romeoville, Oak Brook, Oak Lawn, Lisle, Yorkville, Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Elgin, Rosemont, Forest Park, Streamwood, Arlington Heights and Oak Forest
 
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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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            Located on 97 acres, Heritage Park features baseball, softball and soccer fields, tennis courts and an ice skating rink in the winter. The park has a playground, picnic facilities and a path suitable for walking and biking.        
    
    
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            Among the attractions offered by the Wheeling Aquatic Center is Willie the Whale, a toddler-sized water slide. The center also offers a variety of pools, slides, and activities, as well as a sand play area and a cafe.        
    
    
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            As a sports complex, Northbrook Sports Center provides the community with a facility that supports a wide range of fitness activities like ice skating and swimming. The center has two NHL regulation sized hockey rinks and an outdoor pool.        
    
    
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                S. Northwest Hwy & E Hillside Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010
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            Visitors can explore a 330 acre nature preserve that features a significant heron rookery at Baker's Lake Nature Preserve. The preserve features a variety of unpaved trails for viewing the diverse wildlife that also includes egrets, geese, and coyotes.        
    
    
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            The Wilmette Children's Theatre supports arts in the community by involving young local actors. The shows conducted during the yearly performance season also cater specifically to families with plays and musicals that are appropriate for children.        
    
    
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                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 near downtown Evanston, the Celtic Knot Public House serves traditional pub fare and a wide selection of imported and craft beers, wines and spirits. The pub also hosts regular live music and monthly storytelling events.        
    
    
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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.        
    
    
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            Dempster Street Beach in Evanston offers kayaking and other water sports opportunities along the river. Visitors pay a modest beach fee to use the beach and access its various attractions.