- Our list of the best things to do in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, features the top 892 nearby activities — including 350 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn, IL , followed by 874 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Aurora, Evanston, Skokie, West Chicago, Glenview, Naperville, Lombard, St. Charles, Wheaton, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Elgin, Geneva, Downers Grove, Arlington Heights, Wilmette, Plainfield, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Northbrook, Joliet, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Lockport, Mount Prospect, Woodridge, Orland Park, Bloomingdale, Wheeling, Bolingbrook, Bartlett, Berwyn, Carol Stream, Barrington, Addison, Cicero, Tinley Park, Oswego, Batavia, Algonquin, Oak Brook, Oak Lawn, Romeoville, Lisle, Lincolnshire, Carpentersville, Highland Park, Forest Park, Rosemont, Yorkville, Streamwood, Vernon Hills, Oak Forest, Kankakee and Lake In The Hills
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The North Avenue Beach not only offers access to the lake, but also the chance to play volleyball or chess. The location also features a beach house, which features ocean-liner like architecture and dining opportunities.
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Founded in 1975, the Marriott Theater boasts the biggest base of subscribers among musical theaters in the U.S. The theater is considered a premier launching spot for Broadway entertainment and shows.
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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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An entertainment resource, the Wilmette Theatre offers first-run and art films as well as live theater productions, concerts, comedy and children's shows. The theatre also offers classes in acting and musical theater.
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Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
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Home field for the Wildcats football team, Ryan Field has a sitting capacity of 49,256. In 2004, it was One of the Country's Best, according to Recreation Management Magazine.
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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
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The Field Museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about natural history through exhibits and children's programs. One of the location's main attraction, “Sue”, is the tyrannosaurus rex that has ever been discovered.
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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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Welsh Ryan Arena
Northwestern Campus, 2705 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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The seating capacity for the multi-use Welsh Ryan Arena is just over 8,100. The sports facility is home to the Northwestern University volleyball, basketball, and wrestling teams and is actually located on the university campus.
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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.