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Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple
Hindu temple
ππ One of the early Hindu temples in Chicago and a popular one. We went on a sunny Sunday afternoon and found the temple buzzing with devotees. As the temple is undergoing renovation, parking and Madapalli (Cafeteria) have been shifted to temporary locations.
Mask was compulsory inside the temple an...
4.80 (3.5K reviews)
(~2.26 km from centre)
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Red Oak Nature Center
Nature preserve
This rustic park offers hiking trails & a cave, plus nature programs & events.
4.80 (552 reviews)
(~1.75 km from centre)
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Fabyan Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Riverside nature preserve with a museum & historical windmill offering fishing, boating & biking.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
(~7.19 km from centre)
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Waubonsie Lake Park
Park
Serene park with a lake for fishing, plus biking trails, a playground & waterfront picnic pavilion.
4.70 (776 reviews)
(~9.32 km from centre)
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Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
This large marsh with lake offers wildlife viewing, fishing, picnic areas, a boat launch & trails.
4.70 (600 reviews)
(~7.8 km from centre)
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Peck Farm Park
Park
Expansive park with biking trails, picnic areas, a nature center, sports fields & an amphitheater.
4.70 (595 reviews)
(~7.61 km from centre)
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RiverEdge Park
Live music venue
Year-round 8,500-seat concert venue with river walk, bike path, pier & naturalistic landscaping.
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
(~4.95 km from centre)
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Basement of the Dead Haunted House Chicago
Haunted house
ππ 9/10 it was very scary ( at least for me bcs it was my first haunted house) When you finally get to go in the first room the lights flicker really fast and to me it felt like I wasnβt even there and I loved that feeling. honestly if I wasnβt holding on to my cousin I wouldβve just stayed like a sta...
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
(~5.31 km from centre)
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Island Park
Park
Scenic waterfront park offering a treehouse-themed playground & a picnic pavilion.
4.70 (424 reviews)
(~8.9 km from centre)
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Eola Community Center Park
Community center
ππ Great place for kids there is a library media center, a variety of activities, online and in-person classes/activities. Great place overall.
4.60 (842 reviews)
(~9.36 km from centre)
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Country Lakes Park
Park
ππ A great community park after the renovation. Nice place for both kids and adults. Have good seating area and covered roof too.
Also has baseball field, basketball courts and a sledding hill too.
Quite busy in the evenings with all the kids playing, adults walking or jogging along the track.
Also has...
4.70 (338 reviews)
(~9.33 km from centre)
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Phillips Park Zoo
Zoo
Year-round animal park since 1915 with 40+ native species of mammals, reptiles & birds.
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
(~8.2 km from centre)
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North Aurora Island Park
Park
ππ Nice place to hang out. There is a Cycle trail along the water. They have car parking as well.Must visit the past & present shoppe just opposite to this place,its an amazing antique thrift store.
4.60 (445 reviews)
(~0.39 km from centre)
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Lippold Park - Fox Valley Park District
Park
ππ An absolutely wonderful park. They have clean restrooms, a neat little obstacle course, and some nice paths for walking and biking. I suggest going out on the boardwalk to check out the marshy areas by the river
They are doing some construction here, but most of it is accessible.
4.70 (271 reviews)
(~2.53 km from centre)
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Engstrom Family Park
Park
ππ Engstrom Park in Batavia is truly a hidden gem. Whether you're there with your children or simply seeking a peaceful solo retreat, the park offers a plethora of activities and picturesque spots. The playground is vibrant and well-maintained, ensuring kids have a fantastic time while parents can rela...
4.70 (220 reviews)
(~4.34 km from centre)
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Dick Young Forest Preserve
Nature preserve
Peaceful, lakefront area offering wetland, woodland & prairie trails, plus varied plants & animals.
4.70 (219 reviews)
(~4.72 km from centre)
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Abraham Lincoln Park
Park
ππ So many nice dogs and people at this clean park.
4.70 (217 reviews)
(~5.69 km from centre)
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Spring Lake Park
Park
Waterfront green space with baseball & soccer fields, walking trails, picnic areas & a playground.
4.60 (305 reviews)
(~9.99 km from centre)
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Funway
Amusement center
Big indoor-outdoor amusement center with sports & games for all ages plus a casual eatery.
4.40 (2K reviews)
(~3.78 km from centre)
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Bliss Woods Forest Preserve
Park
ππ This park is amazing. There is a paved trail that runs through the park. Plenty of beautiful places off of the trail to explore. There is also a public restroom that is clean. Bikes are allowed on the trail also. Two parking lots and a cover pavillion tucked back in the forest. I highly recommend go...
4.70 (199 reviews)
(~9.66 km from centre)