The best things to do in Chicago

Golf course featuring wide fairways and a bar, along with a driving range.

7205 W 115th St (Worth)

Full-service golfing facility with a cozy dining room, gazebo, bocce-ball court & pro shop.

5850 W 103rd St (Oak Lawn)

Golf course with a country club hosting banquets and other events, plus scenic views.

10522 S California Ave

Huge multipurpose arena hosting college & professional basketball games plus concerts & circuses.

6920 Mannheim Rd (Rosemont)

Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.

8400 31st St (Brookfield)

Opulent classic movie theater with curtained screen open since 1924 & showing new releases.

1335 119th St (Whiting)

Round up your crew for brainy, private adventures at Lock Chicago Escape Rooms - Evanston, the North Shore’s original escape room since…

2510 Green Bay Rd (Evanston)

Whether you’re chasing a quick after work loop or dialing in your irons on grass, Marquette Park Golf Course delivers a scenic, par 36, 9…

6700 S Kedzie Ave

With lake views, covered heated mats, two slick synthetic putting greens, and a newly refreshed 18-hole mini course full of playful…

141 W Diversey Pkwy

Sports complex with 2-tiered golf driving range, batting cages, and mini-golf.

3459 Oakton St (Skokie)

This vintage postcard-inspired mural near the elevated tracks incorporates iconic local images.

2226 N Milwaukee Ave

Private golf club and wedding venue featuring a pool, and tennis and paddle tennis facilities.

4401 Dempster St (Skokie)

Neighborhood golf site featuring a short, 18-hole course with scenic, tranquil surrounds.

6100 N Central Ave

Golf center featuring 2 18-hole courses & practice facilities, plus a clubhouse with a restaurant.

11001 S Doty Ave

Par-33 golf course with lake views also hosting concerts and special events.

7059 S South Shore Dr

Sports venue at Northwestern University hosting basketball games & other campus athletics.

2705 Ashland Ave (Evanston)

Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers.

1805 N Ridgeway Ave

Summertime outdoor water park with 5 slides, spray features & a lap pool, plus a kids' play area.

4715 Oakton St (Skokie)

Upscale outdoor shopping mall with department stores, brand-name fashion retailers & chain eateries.

4905 Old Orchard Center (Skokie)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

2828 N Clark St

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

1711 Maple Ave (Evanston)

Golf course at Jackson Park offering 18 holes of play, a driving range & lessons.

6401 S Richards Dr

Popular golfing destination featuring 18 holes, cart rentals & other basic amenities.

8600 W Forest Preserve Ave

Family-friendly venue with an 18-hole mini-golf course, batting cages, arcade games & a snack stand.

3650 W Devon Ave (Lincolnwood)

Urban, not-for-profit golf facility with 3,600 yards, 60 par, and views of the Baha'i House of Worship.

1030 Central St (Evanston)

Bowling alley chain with blacklight lanes, a sports bar, an arcade, and laser tag.

7700 47th St (Lyons)

Gaelic community center with banquet hall, bar, sports fields, theater, dance & Irish-themed events.

6119 147th St (Oak Forest)

Relaxed area, featuring a scenic trail beside the Des Plaines River and open fields.

Des Plaines River Trl (River Grove)

Built in 1915, this 906-seat movie house sports vintage decor & includes a full bar & lounge.

2646 N Milwaukee Ave

Public pool with zero-depth entry, splash pad playground & slides, plus concessions & picnic tables.

7877 N Milwaukee Ave (Niles)

Public scenic 9-hole course on the shores of Lake Michigan, offering rental carts & equipment.

3701 N Recreation Dr

Seasonal tours of a historical lighthouse, which includes a trek up 141-steps to the light tower.

2601 Sheridan Rd (Evanston)

Public golf course offering a mix of par-3s to par-5s in a relaxed setting.

5701 W Jackson Blvd

Mini-golf establishment pairing modern technology with fun courses, and offering food and drinks.

1828 Oakbrook Center (Oak Brook)