- 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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Friendly Tap is a modern day juke joint and tavern. They offer beers on tap and lagers and also have a juke box, ping pong tables, darts, poker machines and live music.
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38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin, IL
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Burnidge Forest Preserve/Paul Wolff Campground is a 625 acre nature preserve populated by woodlands and prairie. Visitors will find 9 miles of multipurpose trails as well as a fishing pond. The preserve is also home to a variety of wildlife.
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Bowl-Hi Lanes is a bowling alley that also offers a bowling technology center. The bowling alley is also known for having bands, such as the country band 'The Roadhouse Prophets', to play on Saturday nights.
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401 Shepard Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
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Operated and owned by family since 1965, Elgin Lanes is a modern bowling alley with many unique features. Guests can try one of the 30 bowling lanes, 6 billiard tables, join a league, or even host a birthday party.
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Filled with interactive displays, Bartlett Nature Center offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the native plant and animal life in the region. The center has reptiles, insects, stuffed animals, bones, and informative posters on display.
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A 3,400-acre preserve, the James 'Pate' Philip State Park aims to preserve and protect its diverse Illinois ecosystem. The park is a mixture of prairie, marshes and forest and features a visitor center with educational exhibits.
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Also known as 'The Madhouse on Madison', the United Center is the home of the Chicago Bulls of the NBA and the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL. Additionally, the location also hosts a variety of concerts.
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Lombard's Madison Meadow Park is a scenic green space that offers a variety of activities and amenities, including a small lake, a fully equipped playground for kids, a softball field, and a disc golf course.
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Showcasing artifacts from the early settlers of Glen Ellyn, Stacy's Tavern Museum is a museum that is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum features a gift shop and also offers group tours by appointment.