Location: Des Plaines
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The 7 Best Fun Activities & Games in Des Plaines, Illinois (IL)
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. Escape Brigade Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
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.
2. Mountain View Adventure Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Allen21096 - Chicago, United States
We came to the Mountain View Adventure Center when my grandson was playing in Little League. Besides the miniature golf and the skateboard park, they also offer batting cages. There are actually 6 different batting cages: Cage 1 • Medium Baseball 45–55 m.p.h.; Cage 2 • Slow Baseball: 25–30 m.p.h. or Medium Softball: 50 m.p.h.; Cage 3 • Slow Baseball 25–30 m.p.h.; Cage 4 • Fast Baseball 55–60 m.p.h.; Cage 5 • Very Fast Baseball 70–80 m.p.h. or Hi-Arc Softball; Cage 6 • Slow Softball 35–40 m.p.h. You buy the tokens at the ticket office for the batting cages. Each token will get you 16 pitches. You can save money if you buy more tokens, i.e. 6 tokens for $5; 13 tokens for $10; 28 tokens for $20. They also have various sized bats and helmets. We found the batting cages to be a great learning experiences for honing those batting skills and just to have some fun.
3. Dad's Slot Cars
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Margaret102973
Was worried since review said it was expensive. Not at all!!! $10 for 30mins of racing with all equiptment . My kids had so much fun! Ages 8 and 5. Retro fun while supporting a family owned business. Win win in my book. My kids are literally begging to go back and ask daily. Only advice is cash only.
4. Harry Semrow Driving Range
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
5. River Rand Bowl
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Maxon Shooter's Supplies and Indoor Range
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Raising the bar for the Chicago metro area, Maxon Shooter's proudly serves our community as Chicago's premier gun shop and indoor shooting range. Our new firearms facility offers 20 state-of-the-art indoor lanes, a well stocked and modern retail store, experienced instructors and specialized training programs with a modern event space available for both public and private events.
Reviewed By nmayer16
My fiancé and I had a great time here. The staff are very helpful and the range is very welcoming. Prices were fair. If you are looking for a good range, I'd highly recommend Maxon's.
7. Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 641 reviews
Rivers Casino is Chicagoland’s premier gaming destination! Located minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Rosemont’s entertainment district, Rivers Casino has over 1,000 of the hottest slots and nearly 70 table games with the best action around available 24 hours a day. Looking for game day fun? Visit BetRivers Sportsbook and catch every minute of the game on a High-Definition LED Wall from premium stadium seating. From steaks to burgers to Asian cuisine, Rivers Casino has seven dining options sure to please the most discriminating palate. Free parking is available on-site. For lodging and transportation needs, please visit RiversCasino.com. Rivers Casino is proud to offer our team members a safe place to work and our guests a safe place to play.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
My wife and I enjoy going to a casino once in a while. We aren't gamblers. We don't play blackjack or roulette or poker or any of the table games. We play the slots. For $10 apiece. When we run out of quarters, we go home. Our favorite casino is at the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. But we've also lost a few bucks at casinos in Vicksburg and Natchez. Add Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois, to the list. Located at 3000 South River Road, adjacent to the Tri-State Tollway at the northwest corner of Devon Avenue and River Road, the 140,000-square-foot casino opened in 2011 in Chicago's northwest suburb, minutes from O'Hare Airport and nestled among several luxury hotels, including the Hyatt Rosemont, Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare, Hampton Inn and Suites Rosemont, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare and Crowne Plaza O'Hare Airport. It features over 1,000 slot machines in denominations from one cent to $100, 65 table games from blackjack to craps to roulette to Baccarat to Mississippi stud poker to Spanish 21 to Texas Hold 'Em Bonus Poker and seven bars and restaurants to satisfy any taste. For fine dining, reserve a table at Hugo's Frog Bar and Chop House. For burgers, stop at Flipt. For a buffet, the Marketplace is the best choice. Rivers Casino advertises the most jackpots and the biggest payouts on table games. So I wasn't surprised to read some reviews from customers who were critical of their experience at Rivers Casino because--can you believe it?--they didn't win at the slots and lost too much money. You don't go to Las Vegas expecting to beat the house, do you?
