Places to go in Elgin

Food & Drink

Alexander's Cafe

Casual diner with contemporary decor, a full bar & an American menu of steaks, burgers & sandwiches.

1725 N State St, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Outdoors

Arthur L. Janura Preserve

Serene forest preserve offering paved & unpaved trails for walks, hikes, biking & wildlife viewing.

IL-58, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Food & Drink

BeaUnique Latin Kitchen

74 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Food & Drink

Bennigan's

Chain eatery serving burgers & other classic American pub fare in a low-key setting.

495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Family

Bumblebee Play Cafe

1015 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Outdoors

Burnidge Forest Preserve/ Paul Wolff

38W235 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL 60124, USA

Food & Drink

Burnt Toast Restaurant Elgin

Comfortable bistro dishing up imaginative, global-inspired lunch & all-day breakfast.

2492 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Food & Drink

Cafe Roma

Wood-trimmed Italian trattoria with stone-oven pizzas, pasta & sandwiches plus daily soups.

2175 Point Blvd #120, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Food & Drink

Country Donuts

3091 US-20 #101, Elgin, IL 60124, USA

Food & Drink

Elgin Public House

Upscale, brick-walled pub serving hand-cut steaks, seafood, pasta & burgers in a relaxed setting.

219 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Outdoors

Festival Park

Riverfront recreation area with playgrounds, picnic areas, a fishing pier & a spray fountain.

132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Food & Drink

Grumpy Goat Tavern

Comfy haunt at the Highlands Golf Course with Cajun & Creole-inspired dishes & an ample whisky list.

875 Sports Way, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Food & Drink

Jimmy's Charhouse

Straightforward steakhouse & lounge serving wood-roasted surf 'n' turf, pasta & charbroiled burgers.

2290 Point Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Outdoors

Lords Park

108 wooded acres with historic pavilion, museum & zoo plus playing fields, picnicking & water park

100 Oakwood Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Family

Lords Park Zoo

This animal exhibition area within a public park features bison, elk, white-tail deer & more.

207 Grand Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Nightlife

Martini Room

Cocktail lounge pouring martinis ranging from "Dry & Savory" to "Dessert" in romantic environs.

161 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Food & Drink

Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria

2300 Bushwood Dr, Elgin, IL 60124, USA

Wellness

NAIL ART AND SPA 1

2300 N Randall Rd Unit C, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Food & Drink

Niko's Tavern - Elgin

3145 US-20, Elgin, IL 60124, USA

Food & Drink

Old Republic [Kitchen + Bar]

Upbeat indoor/outdoor hub with classic American eats, beer & cocktails, plus live music & TV sports.

155 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Nightlife

Olde Towne Inn

412 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Food & Drink

Paul's Family Restaurant

Homey all-day diner for ample servings of comfort fare, such as breakfast, soups & desserts.

1300 Lawrence Ave, Elgin, IL 60123, USA

Food & Drink

Ray's Diner

Long-running diner with a throwback 1970s vibe serving classic American comfort food.

801 St Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Food & Drink

Tea Time Boba & Coffee

840 Summit St # G, Elgin, IL 60120, USA