Elgin, Kane County, IL
Places to go in Elgin
61 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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
Food & Drink
Arcedium Coffeehouse
Chic cafe featuring specialty coffee drinks, baked goods & light bites in a stylish, cozy setup.
60 Indiana St, St. Charles, IL 60174, 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
Nightlife
Bandito Barney's Beach Club
Tropics-themed sports bar with an enclosed beer garden, multiple TVs, American fare & live music.
10 N River St, East Dundee, IL 60118, 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
Nightlife
BROKEN OAR MARINA-BAR & GRILL
Casual riverside tavern with pub fare & live music plus indoor-outdoor seats & a dock.
614 Rawson Bridge Rd, Port Barrington, IL 60010, 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
Coffee Haus
406 S Randall Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA
Food & Drink
Common Grounds Vibe Cafe
22 W St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148, USA
Arts & Culture
Des Plaines Theatre
1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, 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
Family
Epic Air Trampoline Park
Indoor arena with jumping courts, foam pit, trampoline basketball & dodgeball plus casual eats.
1675 N Lancaster Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177, 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
Wellness
Fox River MedSpa
1543 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102, USA
Arts & Culture
Fox River Trolley Museum
Museum displaying railroad cars & trolleys dating from 1887 to 1959 & offering trolley rides.
365 S La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA
Family
Goebbert's Farm Pingree Grove
Seasonal farm market open late July through October with produce, pony rides, a cafe & petting zoo.
42W813 Reinking Rd, Pingree Grove, IL 60140, 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
Outdoors
Jim Hansen Park
15-acre park featuring ball fields & courts, a large picnic shelter, a playground & a walking trail.
338 Valley Forge Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177, 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
Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve
Nature preserve on the Fox River with hiking trails, a boat launch, picnic areas & historic sites.
35W003 State Rte 31, South Elgin, IL 60177, USA