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.
Nightlife
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
5510 Park Pl, Rosemont, 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
Potawatomi Woods
This grassy & wooded area provides trails, a picnic area & water access for fishing.
Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
Outdoors
Prairie Lakes Park
515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Wellness
Pure Spa
1019 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068, 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
Arts & Culture
Rosemont Theatre
Mid-size modern venue hosts concerts & performances from Radiohead to the Nutcracker.
5400 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA
Outdoors
Schiller Woods-South
Wooded riverside park with trail access for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & dog walking.
Des Plaines River Rd, Chicago, IL 60634, 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
Outdoors
Thatcher Woods
245 acres of floodplain woodlands with a natural history museum & an unmarked trail system.
8030 Chicago Ave, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
Nightlife
The Harp And Fiddle
Rustic-contemporary tavern with American & Irish comfort food, craft beer, a patio & live music.
110 Main St, Park Ridge, IL 60068, 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
Food & Drink
Thorn Restaurant & Lounge
Classic comfort food & international options served in an airy, relaxed dining room within a hotel.
5200 Pearl St, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA
Food & Drink
VIA ROMA
Neighborhood, family-owned, BYOB nook with homemade Italian dishes & desserts, plus outdoor seating.
464 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Wellness
Vive! Therapeutic Massage
827 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA
Outdoors
West Park
651 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Wellness
White Pearl Med-Spa & Nail Lounge
1952 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA