As adults, we have a lot of responsibilities. But sometimes, it’s good to skip out on what you should be doing and have some fun instead. Luckily, there are many places around Illinois where you can feel like a kid again.
- Eat like a king at Medieval Times (Schaumburg).
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament/Facebook Visit this immersive dinner experience and watch the battle between the knights unfold.
2001 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
- Conquer the zip lines at the Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour (Makanda).
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour/Facebook Hold on tight as you fly above the Shawnee National Forest on a zip line!
635 Robinson Hill Road, Makanda
- Pick your team and bring home a win at Pinstripes (South Barrington).
Pinstripes/Facebook Bowling or bocce? Take your pick and start rolling!
100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington
- Show off your skills at East Alton Ice Arena (East Alton).
East Alton Ice Arena Take some lessons if you’re just a beginner, or join the intramural hockey league to step up your game.
631 Lewis and Clark Blvd, East Alton
- Skate around to the music at Orbit Skate Center (Palatine).
Orbit Skate Center/Facebook Strap on your skates and join in on the fun during Adult Skate at 10pm on Sundays.
615 S. Consumers Avenue, Palatine
- Putt your way to victory at Effingham Mini Golf (Effingham).
Evergreen Mini Golf/Facebook Journey through the jungle-themed course and impress your friends with your skills.
1202 N. Maple Street, Effingham
- Glide down the hill at Villa Olivia (Bartlett).
Villa Olivia Winter Sports/Facebook Hop on a snow tube and scream with delight all the way down!
1401 W. Lake Street, Bartlett
- Race to the finish line at Gateway Fun Park (Collinsville).
Gateway Fun You’ll have hours of fun in the go-karts. And if you want something a little different, jump in a bumper boat!
8 Gateway Drive, Collinsville
- Get your head in the game at Spin Chicago. (Chicago)
Spin Find your way through the sea of ping pong tables and let the games begin.
344 N. State Street, Chicago
- Flip through the archives at Graham Crackers (Normal).
Graham Crackers You could spend all day searching through this comic book store’s vast selection.
115 W. North Street, Normal
- Bring out your competitive side at Whirlyball (Vernon Hills).
Whirlyball Part bumper cars, part lacrosse, there’s everything to love about this crazy game.
285 Center Drive, Vernon Hills
- Play games galore at Headquarters Beercade (Chicago).
Headquarters Beercade/Facebook Enjoying vintage arcade games with a drink in hand? We’ll take it!
213 W. Institute Place, Chicago
Which activities sound the most fun to you? Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament/Facebook
Visit this immersive dinner experience and watch the battle between the knights unfold.
2001 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour/Facebook
Hold on tight as you fly above the Shawnee National Forest on a zip line!
635 Robinson Hill Road, Makanda
Pinstripes/Facebook
Bowling or bocce? Take your pick and start rolling!
100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington
East Alton Ice Arena
Take some lessons if you’re just a beginner, or join the intramural hockey league to step up your game.
631 Lewis and Clark Blvd, East Alton
Orbit Skate Center/Facebook
Strap on your skates and join in on the fun during Adult Skate at 10pm on Sundays.
615 S. Consumers Avenue, Palatine
Evergreen Mini Golf/Facebook
Journey through the jungle-themed course and impress your friends with your skills.
1202 N. Maple Street, Effingham
Villa Olivia Winter Sports/Facebook
Hop on a snow tube and scream with delight all the way down!
1401 W. Lake Street, Bartlett
Gateway Fun
You’ll have hours of fun in the go-karts. And if you want something a little different, jump in a bumper boat!
8 Gateway Drive, Collinsville
Spin
Find your way through the sea of ping pong tables and let the games begin.
344 N. State Street, Chicago
Graham Crackers
You could spend all day searching through this comic book store’s vast selection.
115 W. North Street, Normal
Whirlyball
Part bumper cars, part lacrosse, there’s everything to love about this crazy game.
285 Center Drive, Vernon Hills
Headquarters Beercade/Facebook
Enjoying vintage arcade games with a drink in hand? We’ll take it!
213 W. Institute Place, Chicago
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