Des Plaines, Cook County, IL
Places to go in Des Plaines
27 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
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
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
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
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
Food & Drink
Plateia Mediterranean Kitchen
Classic Greek fare in a spacious, modern venue with rustic-chic touches, a full bar & a patio.
9860 N Milwaukee Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Outdoors
Prairie Lakes Park
515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Food & Drink
Restaurant Mehanata
Bulgarian BBQ & traditional dishes served in a casual space with ethnic decor & patio seating.
1141 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Food & Drink
Scooter's Coffee
Drive-thru chain serving espresso & other coffee drinks, plus a variety of smoothies & pastries.
20 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Food & Drink
Sunrise Grill
Unpretentious BYO restaurant serving American chow in a casual space.
1930 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Nightlife
The Tiki Terrace
Festive Hawaiian destination with traditional food & drinks, hand-carved decor & daily stage shows.
1591 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA