- Our list of the best things to do in Great Lakes, Illinois, features the top 500 nearby activities — including 208 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Great Lakes, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
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The original McDonalds hosts a special adjoining McDonald's museum which talks about the company's history and their various experiments. Food and beverage have the trademark M and it feels very special to have it here.
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100 Linden Ave., At Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, IL
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The Baha'i House of Worship is distinguished as being the only House of Worship of its kind in the U.S. Followers of the Baha'i Faith worship and pray in the domed white building.
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212 W Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010
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Barrington Area Historical Society was founded in 1968 by local residents dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the Barrington area. Today, the Society features exhibits, events, tours, a Society Store, gallery and archive facility.
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As a mansion on Lake Michigan, Anderson Arts Center displays many pieces of fine art and has an entire exhibit dedicated to artwork done by students from the surrounding area. During the summer they put on concerts outside.
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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
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9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
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A two-theater complex, the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts has been bringing theatrical and musical performances to the area for 20 years. The center is home to two orchestras, a theater company and educational programs for youth.
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Offering both indoor and outdoor ice rinks, IceLand Ice Arena offers a variety of skating and hockey programs. The facility hosts learn to skate programs as well as competitive skating, and hosts hockey leagues.
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Founded in 1974, Northlight Theatre offers the community an award winning theater to see plays and other productions in. The theater can seat 318 people, and offers acting workshops for students of all ages.
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6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53143
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Kenosha's Historic Kemper Center & Durkee Mansion serves as a community arts center, special events site, and the restored mansion of a former US Senator. Exhibitions and recitals are regularly scheduled, and tours of the mansion are offered on weekends.
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Offered during the Halloween season, Ghost Tours at Kemper Center is both an entertaining and historical experience. With guided tours of older buildings, many interesting, educational and scary stories are shared along the way.
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Emerson Park is a community-owned and managed park that features traditional amenities such as park benches, picnic areas, and playgrounds. In addition to these facilities, visitors will find tennis and basketball courts, as well as regularly maintained restrooms.