- Our list of the best things to do in St. Charles, Illinois, features the top 589 nearby activities — including 217 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- St. Charles, 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 22 things to do within the city of St. Charles, IL , followed by 567 popular activities in nearby cities, including Aurora, West Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Elgin, Geneva, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Arlington Heights, Plainfield, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Palatine, Crystal Lake, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect, Woodridge, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Addison, Barrington, Oswego, Batavia, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Buffalo Grove, Algonquin, Romeoville, Dekalb, Oak Brook, Lisle, Yorkville, Huntley, Carpentersville, Park Ridge, Rosemont, Streamwood, Wheeling, De Kalb, Joliet and Lake In The Hills
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Busse Woods
E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Locally known as Busse Woods, this managed park area is officially designated as the Ned Brown Preserve. It features wetlands, open fields, and heavy forest and is popular with fishermen, hikers, birdwatchers, and noted for a small pasture of elk.
16.8 Miles
Yesterday's - Scott's Arcade refurbishes or builds new cabinets for arcade games, including pinball machines. Customers can request upgrades, repairs, custom designed artwork, and electrical wiring for new lighting.
17.1 Miles
A trampoline park and gymnasium, Elite Sports Complex offers a variety of competitive and recreational programs. Sports offered include rhythmic gymnastics, artistic gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline, and dance, and are available for boys and girls.
17.2 Miles
At Whalon Lake, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like jogging and picnics next to a scenic lake. The lake features a gated dog park with over 8 acres for dogs to frolic and socialize in.
17.2 Miles
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Brigantine Gallery & Art Academy
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734 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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The Brigantine Gallery & Art Academy is a fine art gallery, as well as a hands on Paint and Play studio for those wanting to embrace their artistic side. The gallery features an array of artists, with exhibits changing regularly.
17.2 Miles
Used for multi-purposes, Saw Wee Kee Trail provides a beautiful path through the park. This trail is most often used by hikers and BMX bikers, but is also available to horseback riders and cross-country skiers in the winter months.
17.2 Miles
Nearly 13 acres in a residential setting, Hill Climb Park provides recreational opportunities for everyone. The site holds two playgrounds, athletic fields, a basketball court, walking paths, a gazebo, seating areas and a picnic area.
17.2 Miles
The 3.7-acre Jaycee Park is a neighborhood park that includes a playground, two tennis courts, two picnic tables, and parking. The playground has a covered tower, a slide, and climbing obstacles.
17.3 Miles
Nero's Pizza & Pub is a restaurant and bar that serves a full menu of pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, pastas, seafood, and entrees. The pub also hosts a variety of special events, like a White Elephant night and a chili cookoff.
17.3 Miles
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200 Rev Morrison Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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The outdoor water-based themepark known as the Rainbow Falls Water Park is open throughout the summer. Visitors can access multiple water slides, two picnic areas, a small vortex pool, children's play area, and a water fun house.