- Our list of the best things to do in Carpentersville, Illinois, features the top 669 nearby activities — including 256 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
 - Carpentersville, 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 7 things to do within the city of Carpentersville, IL , followed by 662 popular activities in nearby cities, including West Chicago, Glenview, Lombard, Wheaton, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Gurnee, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Elgin, Geneva, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Mundelein, Niles, Northbrook, Crystal Lake, Palatine, Woodstock, Hoffman Estates, Grayslake, Libertyville, Naperville, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Bloomingdale, Wheeling, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Addison, Batavia, Barrington, Aurora, Vernon Hills, Algonquin, Lincolnshire, Lisle, Huntley, Downers Grove, Rosemont, Mchenry, Streamwood, Oak Brook, Round Lake Beach, Skokie, Waukegan and Lake In The Hills
 
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            An upscale extension of McGonigal's Pub, The Annex is a cocktail lounge that features an array of signature cocktails as well as wine, beer, liquor, and the full food menu from McGonigal's.        
    
    
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            With many sports field to choose from, Ron Beese Park offers visitors outdoor activities like lacrosse, baseball, football, soccer, and more. In addition to sports fields, the park has picnic shelters, community gardens, and a team challenge course.        
    
    
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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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            Fittingly located in an abandoned casket company, Evil Intentions Haunted House is a scare walk staffed by a full team of costumed actors. The house features scary set-pieces and an interactive story.        
    
    
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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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            Offering summer camp and birthday party packages, North Wall Rock Climbing is an indoor climbing gym with climbing walls and bouldering caves. On Wednesdays, the gym hosts community nights with discounted rates for day passes and rental shoes.        
    
    
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            Featuring fifteen state-of-the-art auditoriums, the Marcus Theatres offer a wide selection of film selections for Elgin patrons. The theater also offers a full service drink and snack bar as well a 7- foot wide, three story Ultra screen.        
    
    
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                401 Shepard Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
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            Operated and owned by family since 1965, Elgin Lanes is a modern bowling alley with many unique features. Guests can try one of the 30 bowling lanes, 6 billiard tables, join a league, or even host a birthday party.        
    
    
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                5517 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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            With access to two lakes, Three Oaks Recreation Area offers two marinas for boats, and a beach area for sunbathing and picnics. There is also a boardwalk that visitors can use to view the scenery of the south lake.        
    
    
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            Offering jumping fun for all ages, Mega Trampoline is a popular location for birthday parties and other celebrations. Along with wall-to-wall trampolines, the facility is equipped with a play area which includes arcade games and inflatables.