Top rated Things to dos in South Elgin, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Things to dos in South Elgin

Experience the best that South Elgin has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 93 places from Things to do category.

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago

Hindu temple

👍👍 Were here for tourist purposes, enjoyed the Indian architecture with its many details on the facade. Very beautiful, a pleasant place to contemplate and relax.

4.80 (2.7K reviews) (~9.12 km from centre)

Pottawatomie Park

Park

Riverside area with full & mini-golf, a pool, boat rentals, a native garden & riverboat cruising.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~8.45 km from centre)

Mount Saint Mary Park

Park

Multi-use public space with an arboretum, picnic areas, fishing, a skate park & play equipment.

4.80 (735 reviews) (~9.68 km from centre)

LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

Nature preserve with hiking trails, a nature center, an 1843 house museum & a historic schoolhouse.

4.80 (267 reviews) (~8.88 km from centre)

Side Street Studio Arts

Art gallery

Exhibition space for local & regional artists, with an adjacent venue for live performances.

4.80 (117 reviews) (~4.8 km from centre)

The Hill BMX Elgin

BMX track

👍👍 Awesome track with some absolutely amazing volunteers . If you or your child are looking for a fun place to ride or race , look no further . The track is very nicely maintained & everyone here is so kind and welcoming. My son did beginner league with the hill and had a blast and learned so much !!

4.80 (70 reviews) (~2.86 km from centre)

Commissioners' Park

Park

👍👍 My son loves it here. The only thing missing was a splash pad. Hopefully, they will build one soon.

4.80 (58 reviews) (~9.15 km from centre)

St Charles History Museum & The Curious Fox Gift Shop

Museum

👍👍 This is a quaint little museum where you can learn interesting historical facts about St. Charles and the Fox Valley area. Museum entry is free. The Curious Fox gift shop is a local gem! It has items from local artists along with St. Charles specific merchandise (books, pillows, t-shirts, mugs, etc....

4.80 (57 reviews) (~9.07 km from centre)

Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum

Museum

A historic landmark, this 1903-built station is a firefighting museum with exhibits & memorabilia.

4.80 (52 reviews) (~3.99 km from centre)

Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve

Park

👍👍 It's very nice view., Small park with nice view to the river.,

4.80 (45 reviews) (~7.19 km from centre)

SEBA Park

Park

👍👍 So calm and beautiful…. Best to get a fresh air and spend a whole day with kids… best place to arrange a b.b.q party or any other event ….

4.70 (518 reviews) (~0.28 km from centre)

Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

Nature preserve on the Fox River with hiking trails, a boat launch, picnic areas & historic sites.

4.70 (420 reviews) (~2.47 km from centre)

Bartlett Gazebo Park

Park

👍👍 Bartlett National Night Out had lots of food, games, BMX riders doing jumps and turns, rock climbing and music. Great event . Thanks to all the vendors that participated and Bartlett Police.

4.70 (233 reviews) (~8.89 km from centre)

Delnor Woods Park

Park

👍👍 Very nice wooded area with pockets of open space. The walking path is short, however it extends into a quiet neighborhood. The playground has 3 slides and 6 swings with 3 suitable for older individuals. There is a public restroom and water fountain that has a dog option. Nice covered picnic area as...

4.70 (231 reviews) (~8.46 km from centre)

Panton Mill Park

Park

👍 Panton Mill Park in South Elgin, IL. The park is right near the Fox River Dam, and that provides a great spot for beautiful scenery and fishing. Panton Mill Park now includes a new splash pad, comfort station, stage, picnic shelter, ...

4.70 (225 reviews) (~0.34 km from centre)

Ferson Creek Park

Park

👍👍 Such a wonderful and heavenly place! Plenty of trails and it connects to the Red Gate Bridge....SPLENDID walk alongside the Fox ❣️

4.70 (202 reviews) (~7.69 km from centre)

Blackhawk County Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Cute little gem that I came across upon my hike at Jon D Duerr Forest Preserve! The parking lot for this mini waterfall will be right before the main forest preserve entrance (on 31, right after the McLean Blvd light). The parking lot is very small, and only accommodates around 8 cars max. Once you...

4.70 (200 reviews) (~2.76 km from centre)

Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

Nature preserve

67-acre nature center with trails, meadows & ponds for hiking & wildlife-watching any time of year.

4.70 (159 reviews) (~5.78 km from centre)

Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍 Beautiful trails with lots of trees, animals, plants, flowers, the Fox River AND TICKS. My husband contracted lime after a walk in these trails. Beware!

4.70 (158 reviews) (~3.26 km from centre)

Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

This wildland habitat with a meandering creek offers multi-use trails & a horseback riding area.

4.70 (156 reviews) (~9.1 km from centre)

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Top rated Things to dos in South Elgin, United States