- 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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Lombard Spray Park is a small spray park (or splash pad) in an urban setting. The park offers picnic areas, vending machines, and public restrooms - and may interest those looking to cool off on a hot day.
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Along Madison St. between Harlem Ave. & DesPlaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130
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Following along most of Madison Street, the Forest Park Holiday Walk allows participants to enjoy holiday displays and items. The creativity of local merchants are showcased through live window displays with plenty of holiday music being played along the event's pathway.
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Since 1941, Wayne's Lanes has been providing bowling and entertainment to the whole family. The bowling alley features eight lanes, refreshments and large projection TV's, adding a modern touch to the historic venue.
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The Racine Zoo offers several up-close encounters with its animals including feeding the Masai giraffes, petting camels, and holding birds in the aviary. The zoo has several activities just for children including playgrounds and a Barnyard Safari, while everyone can take a ride on the train.
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The lilac flower forms a significant portion of Lilacia Park which is spread over 8.5 acres. Along with 800 lilacs, there are also 25,000 tulips, walking paths, and benches for those who want to enjoy the scenery.
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Sponsored by the Northwest Area Arts Council, the Old Courthouse Arts Center is a non-profit art gallery displaying creations from local artists. Visitors to this historic gallery can purchase a variety of paintings and other creations (such as pottery).
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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.
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The Lombard Park District encompasses a variety of facilities and parks, including a golf course, a water park, and many others. The district also offers sports leagues and other programs, including summer camps.
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A village in DuPage County, Illinois, The Village of Carol Stream has a population of around 40,000 people. The village features public parks and playgrounds, as well as a variety of restaurants and shops.
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The Center Ice of Dupage is an ice skating rink that supports activities such as hockey, figure skating, and synchronized skating. The facility has a skating academy and gives lessons to children as well as adults.