Des Plaines, Cook County, IL
Places to go in Des Plaines
42 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
Amazing Breads and Cakes LLC
1460 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Food & Drink
Beacon Tap
Casual hometown sports bar with 25+ TVs, a beer garden & a lineup of pub-food options.
1374 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Food & Drink
Brew Coffee Lab
1501 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Food & Drink
Brunch City Cafe
901 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Food & Drink
Bub City
Sprawling, buzzy BBQ eatery & bar with a country-western theme, live music & a comfort food menu.
Parkway Bank Park, 5441 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA
Nightlife
Countryside Saloon
Rustic-themed, circa-1933 American grill & sports bar with outdoor seating & a patio fireplace.
2501 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Sports & Recreation
Dee Park Recreation Center
9229 W Emerson St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Outdoors
Gallery Park
A walking/biking path circles a fish-stocked lake at this 140-acre park, which also has ball fields.
2001 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026, USA
Family
Get Air Trampoline Park
723 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Food & Drink
Giacomo's Ristorante
Cozy old-world eatery serving Southern Italian fare & pastas, with lunch specials & a full bar.
740 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Nightlife
Illusion Bar Grill Cafe - Des Plaines,IL.
659 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Outdoors
Jerome Huppert Woods
Forested open space along the Des Plaines River, with hiking, wildlife sightings & a picnic shelter.
N Thatcher Ave, south of W, W Fullerton Ave, River Grove, IL 60171, USA
Food & Drink
Karavan Restaurant
851 W Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Food & Drink
KOW
1518 Market St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Food & Drink
KRASA Kraft Restaurant Des Plaines
1262 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Outdoors
Lake Park
Charming 76-acre park on the banks of Lake Opeka known for its fishing, boating & golf.
2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Nightlife
Log Cabin Bar
346 Potter Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Wellness
Luxe Nails & Spa
1178 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Wellness
Massage Envy
1212 E Central Rd Ste A, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
Food & Drink
Moqa Cafe
1551 Busse Rd Ste a, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA
Family
Mountain View Adventure Center
Bridges & waterfalls are featured on this miniature golf course with a mining theme & batting cages.
510 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Family
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center
Seasonal outdoor water park featuring a large leisure pool, tall slides, a lazy river & a cafe.
2025 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Food & Drink
Ostras
3003 Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Arts & Culture
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
Sizable complex with eateries & entertainment, including a comedy club, cinema & bowling alley.
5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA