- Our list of the best things to do in Wheeling, Illinois, features the top 794 nearby activities — including 316 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
 - Wheeling, 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 12 things to do within the city of Wheeling, IL , followed by 782 popular activities in nearby cities, including Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Lombard, West Chicago, Wheaton, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Gurnee, Niles, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Elk Grove Village, Wilmette, Elmhurst, Palatine, Mundelein, Crystal Lake, Elgin, Northbrook, Grayslake, Libertyville, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Downers Grove, Mount Prospect, Bloomingdale, Addison, Barrington, Cicero, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Berwyn, Algonquin, Oak Brook, Vernon Hills, Zion, Lincolnshire, St. Charles, Carpentersville, Forest Park, Lisle, Rosemont, Streamwood, Mchenry, Huntley, Naperville, Kankakee, Woodstock, Lake In The Hills, Round Lake Beach, Kenosha and Great Lakes
 
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            Union Station is an old active train station that offers visitors access to a variety of locations within the city. Guests of this site can also purchase refreshments and explore the site's spacious main dome.        
    
    
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                400 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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            Wendella Sightseeing Boats is Chicago's family owned, original architecture tour. Featuring various cruises such as the River Experience and Summer Fireworks, Wendella showcases Chicago's history and landmarks with a special touch for adults through Beer & BBQ and Wine & Cheese cruises.        
    
    
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                Southeast corner of Michigan & Wacker, Chicago, IL 60604
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            With volunteer tour guides detailing the rich scenery along the river, Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises provide the tourist and the local alike with an in depth look at the city's evolution over the decades. Tours begin in early Spring and end in late Fall.        
    
    
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            Located within The Loop, the Financial District is the home of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The site, which serves a purpose similar to that of Wall Street, features both 1920s and 1930s architecture.        
    
    
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            The Chicago Theatre is a seven story, 3,600 seat performance venue that features a “Chicago” marquee and a pipe organ. Visitors of this site who are interested in learning about its history can go on guided tours.        
    
    
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                3801 S Central Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804
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            Each season, Jedlicka Performing Arts Center produces a mix of plays and musicals starring local performers. The theater can sit up to 250 people, and has a concession stand that serves tea and coffee during intermission.        
    
    
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            Willis Tower is Chicago's tallest building and boasts it is the third tallest in the world. The attraction includes a glass box, which extends more than four feet from the 103rd floor Skydeck.        
    
    
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            There are 2 golf courses at the Cantigny Golf Club, both of them having a total of 27 holes. On the site there are also a golf shop, a restaurant, and a clubhouse which can be rented for private events, such as weddings.        
    
    
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            The first Segway company in the city is the City Segway Tours Chicago which is part of the first Segway tour business in the world. The trips cover a variety of important landmarks like Grant Park, Soldier Field, and Museum Campus.        
    
    
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            There are more than 222,000 plants in the Morton Arboretum, representing almost 4,300 species. They are all from the northern-temperate zone of the world, gathered from 40 different countries. 90 of these species are on the endangered species list.