- Our list of the best things to do in Downers Grove, Illinois, features the top 864 nearby activities — including 340 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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19.2 Miles
Featuring multiple trails, Pilcher Park is suitable for hiking and biking, has wooded areas and spots for picnics and is home to wildlife such as birds and deer. The park has a nature center with animals like turtles and snakes.
19.2 Miles
90%
30 votes
260 N Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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Thrown Elements Pottery is an art gallery and hands-on center that offers visitors the chance to make their own pottery. The gallery hosts events for kids as well as adults, and offers periodic ladies' nights.
19.2 Miles
Along the Kankakee River, Big River Fly Fishing offers drift boat trips for smallmouth bass. Fishing trips include all gear needed, and a number of instructional programs are available to those wanting to learn.
19.2 Miles
Cupkake's Family Fun Time Entertainment is a unique and memorable way to celebrate a birthday or event for a special child. The company offers entertainers ranging from clowns to princesses, and offers face painting, balloon artists, stilt walkers and more.
19.3 Miles
Located in the suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Arlington Park is a horse racing track just outside of Chicago. In 1981, the site hosted the first thoroughbred race that featured a million dollar purse.
19.3 Miles
86%
202 votes
2200 W Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60006
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Visitors can enjoy a variety of horse racing events and wagering on the races at Arlington International Racecourse. The horse racetrack also features a sports bar, a restaurant and a variety of contests and promotions.
19.3 Miles
Currently in two segments, the Tinley Hiking Trail spans over 20 miles along several different forested areas and creeks. The trail is paved in asphalt to make it an easy trip to walk, jog, or bike.
19.4 Miles
Formerly known as Comiskey Park, US Cellular Field is the home of the Chicago White Sox of the MLB. The location, which has a seating capacity of 40,615, hosted its first concert in 2002 when The Rolling Stones performed at this site.
19.4 Miles
St. Charles' Creek Bend Nature Center displays ecology, wetland and wooded exhibits to teach the agricultural background of the area. Visitors are educated and entertained through hands-on demonstrations and interpretive displays.
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72%
75 votes
580
AMC Randhurst 12
200 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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AMC Randhurst 12 is a 12 screen movie theater that features stadium seating and airs mainstream and independent films. The theater also features MacGuffins Bar and Lounge and is available to host parties and special events.