Top 10 Things to do in Plano, Illinois (IL)

November 29, 2021 Madelene Haan

Plano is a city in Kendall County, Illinois, United States near Aurora, with a population of 10,856 at the 2010 census, nearly doubling its size from 2000. The city was home to the Plano Harvester Company in the late nineteenth century, as well as the Plano Molding Company more recently. In 2011, downtown Plano was used as a set for Man of Steel.
Restaurants in Plano

1. Farnsworth House

14520 River Rd, Plano, IL 60545-9710 +1 630-552-0052 [email protected] http://www.farnsworthhouse.org
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5.0 based on 128 reviews

Farnsworth House

Glass and steel residence notoriously designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Dr. Edith Farnsworth. Famous for its "almost-nothing" design and the legal battle between architect and client, the House is an architectural pilgrimage site for students and professionals from around the world. Open for public tours as a National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Site. Part of the National Register of Historic Places.

Reviewed By FrankD834 - South Bend, United States

I like to take road trips and one of the reasons I like them so mush is because I love to take pictures of places and things. I came across the Farnsworth House while looking into Fallingwater. I had seen the house in photos before, but didn't realize it was relatively close to me. So, I added it to the road trip stops. It was $20 for the tour (plus fees) and that's about what I would expect for something like this. It's slightly highbrow and charging a bit more keeps out people that aren't really interested in seeing it and would not be respectful of what it is. Basically, if you are paying $20 each to go, you're going to be smart enough not to touch anything. The tour starts at the gift shop and you walk down a trail, over a creek to the edge of the yard at the house. You meet your guide (who was awesome) and she took us to a few spots outside to tell us the history of the planning, construction, who has owned it and what has happened to the property over the years. All of it is very interesting. You then head up onto the porch, take off your shoes and then head in. Since we are going through "this virus thing", we had to wear masks and she told us to disperse around the house so we weren't on top of each other. It worked well. I managed pictures of everything I wanted with nobody blocking my views. It's a really interesting house. Once we had our fill inside, we were free to walk around the property and check out the trails and stuff. I checked out the boat house, the pool, and the tennis courts, which are all disused. I made my way back to the gift shop and checked out the round building next door that houses a wardrobe that was to be in the house. There is a reason that it isn't in the house, but I won't spoil the stories. I did pick up a book on the house and my usual magnet and stuff. The gift shop is excellent for architecture fans. There is also a wall that has the history of the house and it's timeline. From check in to me leaving, it was about 2:15 total time. I could have spent more time checking out the river and getting more photographs, but I needed to head to my next destination.

2. Arts On Fire

217 E South St, Plano, IL 60545-1553 +1 630-273-2119 [email protected] http://www.artsonfireplano.com/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Arts On Fire

Paint Your Own Pottery Studio

Reviewed By gailgY681QX

This is the coolest place ever. I have been running a meet-up here as well as going several times with a friend. The women in the meet-up just love it. My friend and I love it as well because we keep going back. We have done both ceramics and glass fusion. George, the owner, is just great and very willing to show you how to do things you never dreamed you could. He is just a pleasure to work with! If you want a fun couple of hours, head on down to his Highlands Ranch store or the one in Castle Rock. I guarantee fun and a great art piece you can be proud of!

3. The Brick Lounge

115 E South St Unit C, Plano, IL 60545-1417 +1 630-780-2103 [email protected] http://planobricklounge.com
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

The Brick Lounge

Established in 2016, The Brick Lounge is the premier entertainment venue in the West Suburbs. The Brick Lounge is approximately 9000 square feet of concert, bar, event space, with the best sound system in the area. Built circa 1858, our esthetic is unique and full of history. We take pride in our high customer satisfaction and are constantly making improvements based on your suggestions.

4. Scentimental Wellness

5200 McDermott Rd Suite 135, Plano, IL 75024-7746 +1 469-200-8236 [email protected] http://ScentimentalWellness.com
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Scentimental Wellness

5. Richard E Klatt Memorial Field

750 E Main St, Plano, IL 60545-1625
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3.5 based on 5 reviews

Richard E Klatt Memorial Field

6. Hard Daze

16 W Main St, Plano, IL 60545-1429 +1 630-552-4000 https://www.facebook.com/HardDazePlano/
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Hard Daze

7. HomeTown Lanes & Sports Bar

209 W Main St, Plano, IL 60545-1432 +1 630-552-4177 [email protected] http://hometownlanesplano.com/
HomeTown Lanes & Sports Bar

HomeTown Lanes & Sports Bar, in Plano, IL, is the premier bowling center with 8 well kept wooden lanes serving Kendall and Kane counties since 2002. We specialize in adult bowling leagues, youth bowling leagues, open bowling and much more. For more information, contact HomeTown Lanes & Sports Bar in Plano.

8. The Spa

115 E South St Suite A, Plano, IL 60545-1417 +1 630-280-1700 http://the-massage-spa-of-plano.business.site
The Spa

Here at The Spa, We are a proud Asian Massage Parlor located in Plano, IL! Here we are Asian massuses that are trained to provide many types of massages in one place right on E South Street! We like to say that we are the best Asian massage in Town! Our all Asian staff are here to help you get to those annoying knots on your body and release them, also to help you relax and relieve stress! We serve a wide variety of modalities and add ones are available including Full Body Massage, Oil Massage and Hot Stones Massage! We take pride in disinfecting our rooms between all customers! visit our website for more details! You can either Book your appointment by phone call or simply walk-in anytime where we are always ready to help!

9. Plaid Umbrella - Collective

407 E South St On Route 34, Plano, IL 60545-1601 +1 630-273-2522 http://plaidumbrellacollective.com
Plaid Umbrella - Collective

Plaid Umbrella - Collective, in Plano, IL, is the leading antique store serving Yorkville, Sugar Grove, Oswego, Sandwich, Somonauk, Leland, and surrounding areas since 2019. We offer furniture, jewelry, candles, gifts, collectibles, salvaged items, books, seasonal items, and much more. For your next antique purchase, visit Plaid Umbrella - Collective in Plano.

10. Cedardell Golf Club

14264 Hale Rd, Plano, IL 60545-9787 +1 630-552-3242 http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/course.aspx?course=318145
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3.0 based on 5 reviews

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