10 Things to do in Des Plaines That You Shouldn't Miss

December 4, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Des Plaines /dɪsˈpleɪnz/ is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 58,364. It is a suburb of Chicago and is just north of O'Hare International Airport. It is located on, and named for, the Des Plaines River, which runs through the city just east of its downtown area.
Restaurants in Des Plaines

1. Sue Garcia Fitness

515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016-3155 +1 847-980-2910 [email protected] http://www.suegarciafitness.com/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Your Partner in Fitness

2. Carey International, Inc

Des Plaines, IL +1 800-336-4646 http://www.carey.com
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Carey is the world’s leading provider of chauffeured services and ground transportation logistics management. With an exclusive global network spanning more than 1000 cities worldwide, Carey offers unrivaled safety, consistent service standards, and innovative travel technology for both travelers and arrangers.

3. Big Noise Theatre

515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016-3155 +1 847-604-0275 [email protected] http://bignoise.org/
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Remarkable among area theatres, Big Noise Theatre remains an independent entity, not affiliated or supported by any Park District. Competing for an audience with TV and movies, we firmly believe in the importance of live theatre, not only as an outlet for the creative talent in the community, but as an artistic enterprise capable of entertaining, informing, and inspiring its audience.

4. Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

1170 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016-1214 +1 847-294-1806 [email protected] http://www.solg.org/en/
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Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic shrine that welcomes thousands of pilgrims and visitors each week. The shrine offers devotional spaces and gardens for prayer, a large plaza for celebrations, a chapel for daily Mass and confession, and a gift shop. For the annual celebration of December 12, over 250,000 pilgrims and visitors gather to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe.

5. EagleRider

419 W Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018-2403 +1 224-603-6047 http://www.eaglerider.com/chicago
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

EagleRider

Reviewed By kylebE5675BU

Danny at Eagle Rider Chicago will make sure you get everything you are looking for in your motorcycle rental. I Rented a Road Glide for a day trip and I couldn’t be happier with the customer service and the condition of the motorcycle. Was my first time on a Harley and received a great introduction to the bike at pick up as well. Will be renting from here again for sure!

6. Escape Brigade Escape Rooms

2720 S River Rd Ste 12, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4106 +1 847-553-4582 [email protected] http://www.escapebrigade.com/
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Escape Brigade Escape Rooms

Escape Brigade Chicago in Des Plaines offers Immersive Escape Room Games that are ideal for families, corporate teams, educational groups, and friends looking for a fun challenge. Escape Brigade adventures are exciting for experienced enthusiasts as well as novice participants.

7. Lotus

3000 S River Rd Rivers Casino, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4201 +1 847-795-0777 http://www.riverscasino.com/desplaines/dining/lotus#sm.0001a6n6cb72vdx7slg1f4m83a0wa
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Lotus

8. Mystic Waters

2025 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4715 +1 847-391-5740 http://www.dpparks.org/parks-facilities/mystic-waters/
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Mystic Waters

9. Lake Opeka

1015 Howard Avenue, Des Plaines, IL +1 847-391-5730 http://www.dpparks.org/parks-facilities/lake-park-marina/
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Lake Opeka

Reviewed By Jhjani - Appleton, United States

Found this park on Trip Advisor while needing to fill some time after checking out of the hotel before going to the airport. The park was close to the hotel and airport. It is beautiful to walk along the shore on a paved trail that goes about half-way around the lake. There are opportunities for golf and boat rental that we did not take advantage of. There is also a clubhouse with restrooms and food for sale. On the over side of the park there is a memorial to veterans of US Armed Services. There are many places to rest and relax with benches and also sloped lawns under trees to rest. What a nice place in the middle of the city of Des Plains, IL.

10. Golf Center

353 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016-1210 +1 847-803-4653 http://www.desplainesparks.org/ParksandFacilities/GolfCenterDesPlaines.aspx
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Golf Center

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