- Our list of the best things to do in Elgin, Illinois, features the top 688 nearby activities — including 254 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Elgin, 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 Elgin, IL , followed by 670 popular activities in nearby cities, including Aurora, West Chicago, Glenview, Lombard, Naperville, Wheaton, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Geneva, Arlington Heights, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Mundelein, Palatine, Crystal Lake, Hoffman Estates, Woodstock, Park Ridge, Niles, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Bloomingdale, Grayslake, Wheeling, Woodridge, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Barrington, Addison, Batavia, Vernon Hills, Algonquin, Libertyville, Oak Brook, Lisle, Lincolnshire, Oswego, Huntley, Bolingbrook, Carpentersville, Rosemont, Dekalb, Streamwood, Mchenry, De Kalb and Lake In The Hills
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            Featuring the collection of Paul Aken, The Platen Press is a museum devoted to printing and bookbinding history. The museum features machines and equipment related to hot metal casting and letter pressing, as well as other aspects of printing.        
    
    
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            Valley Orchard is a vast farm where a variety of berries and apples are grown. It is situated in the State Street, Cherry Valley. The Strawbale fort is teeming with excited kids. Food is mouth-watering.        
    
    
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            This large theater hosts performances like Chi-Town Laugh-A-Thon and The Color Purple. The Arie Crown Theater is attached to McCormick Place, providing guests with easy access to the area's food court.        
    
    
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            McCormick Place is a convention center that hosts a variety of meetings, events, and conferences throughout the year. The location features a food court, a Starbucks, and a snack bar for guests seeking refreshments during the events.        
    
    
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            The Oak Lawn Park District is a collection of over 300 acres of parks, open fields, and recreational facilities for public use. These facilities include playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, an 18-hole golf course, and numerous others.        
    
    
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            Lawn Aqua is a private swimming club that has been in operation since 1962. The club features three swimming pools, designated by ages, as well as a spacious sun deck, basketball courts, and a lounging area.        
    
    
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            The Zion Passion Play is a spiritual drama produced by the Christ Community Church since 1935. The play originally started as an Easter pageant and has evolved into one of the foremost passion plays in America.        
    
    
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            Break a sweat with a visit to UFC Gym Orland Park. Boasting itself as the only fitness facility of its kind, the gym offers mixed martial arts trailing to members and guests. All ages and fitness levels are welcome.        
    
    
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                15611 S 94th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
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            An indoor miniature golf course lit entirely by ultra-violet black lights, Space Golf transforms miniature golf into a cosmic experience. Music, lasers, and optional 3D glasses enhance the experience, as well.        
    
    
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            Located in the Cherry Valley of Illinois, Beumann Park is located on the banks of Lake Kishwaukee. It offers very good stertches for riding and walking. There is abundance of parking space and benches.