- 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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                1400 E Kensington Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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            At Sycamore Trails Park, visitors can play sports on a multipurpose grass field, take their children to the playground, or go jogging on the walking paths. The park has various benches and picnic tables strewn across it.        
    
    
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                123 N 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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            The Des Plaines Park District Chippewa Pool is well suited to swimmers of all ages, featuring a zero depth entry, a shallow end with interactive water features, and a drop slide and diving board.        
    
    
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            Reiterating the pioneer and early settlement period, the Naper Settlement covers 12 acres and hosts special events, such as weddings, and different interactive educational programs, for both adults and children.        
    
    
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            Chasers Laser Tag is an amusement complex that offers a token-free video game arcade in addition to both open play and private sessions of laser tag. They also host parties, corporate outings, and special events.        
    
    
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            A movie theater with IMAX, AMC Yorktown 18 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reclining chairs, reserved seats, a full bar and an AMC Red Kitchen with ordering via tablet.        
    
    
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                80 Yorktown Shopping Ctr, Lombard, IL 60148
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            Utilizing IMAX and RealD 3D technology, AMC Yorktown Premium Cinema shows the latest independent and blockbuster films in its stadium style amphitheaters. The auditoriums feature cushioned chairs with a folding lap table for visitors to enjoy food on.        
    
    
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                1500 E Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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            The River Trails Park District is a collection of 9 parks and recreational areas. Most of the parks offer green open fields and a playground. The park district includes the 51 acre Rob Roy Golf Course.        
    
    
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            Jaycee Tot Lot is 0.58 acres and was designed strictly for the smallest children. They have a playground with a soft surface beneath, a sand table, benches and a covered picnic table.        
    
    
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            Warp Skate Park & Pro Shop is an indoor skate park that features Masonite riding surfaces, restrooms, lights, and a fully stocked pro shop. The park can be used for skateboarding, roller blading, or biking.        
    
    
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            The Don Elder Fine Art Studio is a local art gallery specializing in the selling of house and garden art. The gallery offers a number of items, including garden art sculptures as well as interior and exterior home art pieces.