Location: Elgin
Top Things to do in Elgin
What to do and see in Elgin, Illinois (IL): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Elgin (/ˈɛldʒɪn/ EL-jin) is a city in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of the U.S. state of Illinois. Located roughly 35 mi (56 km) northwest of Chicago, it lies along the Fox River. As of 2013, the city had a total population of 110,145, making it the eighth-largest city in Illinois.
Restaurants in Elgin
1. Gail Borden Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By lariv017
Great place for learning, studying, & even renting audio/visual items. One of the nicest libraries I've ever been in as well!
2. Escapade 360
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Escapade 360 is Elgin's premier escape room. Located approximately 35 miles west of Chicago, Escapade 360 is the perfect complement to a night out, before or after dinner or drinks. Our family-friendly themes are fun and safe for guests ages 12 and up, and your group is sure to be talking about your experience for days afterward. Come experience a journey from the everyday!
Reviewed By retrosmith - Springfield, United States
We went to Escapade 360 on a Thursday night and played all three of their games. We had a great time in ALL of them! We've done several escape rooms and in fact owned an escape room business ourselves. Most of the escape rooms I've played in feel exactly like what they are: A half-hearted attempt at an experience made solely to cash in on a growing trend. You can usually tell immediately when you're at one of these. The place looks like what it is, an abandoned office building or suite. The shadow of the room's former occupant's name plates is still clearly visible on the door. The "attic" setting consists of seven boxes piled in the corner of what is otherwise... an office. There is essentially zero effort made in the name of immersion, and it's also normally FAR too small for the number of people (read: paying cattle) they want to cram into it. Escapade 360 is NOT that place. Each of their rooms has been painstakingly detailed to fit its theme and to put the players in the setting. These owners love what they do and it shows! The puzzles are unique, the props are fantastic, and the difficulty is well spread out, from the easier Da Vinci room to their newest and *very* much harder candy factory. The Sherlock Experience fits neatly in between. Take it from an escape veteran and former owner: this is the best escape room in the area, bar none. Can't wait to see what they bring in next!
3. Elgin History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By I3564WGmarkd - Chicago, United States
In a historic building just off Dundee Avenue or Route 25 the museum is easy to get to. The first floor is dedicated to the origins of Elgin and its founders. More interesting to me is the second floor that emphasizes manufacturing in Elgin, some old Elgin High School memorabilia and more. There are Elgin steel kitchens, Elgin Outboards, Elgin Coffee, Elgin bandsaws and the Elgin Watch Company represented there. Some exhibits are permanent some look like they change. I didn’t make it to the third floor to look at old photos. For the $3 admission I’m sure I’ll be back.
4. Fisher Nuts Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
We carry over 200 bulk items, including nuts & nut mixes, snacks & trail mixes, dried fruits, chocolates, baking ingredients, a variety of wrapped & unwrapped candies, and fresh grind-your-own nut butters. We proudly offer our full line of Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Southern Style Nuts and Squirrel Brand packaged products!
Reviewed By Paradise494907 - Elgin, United States
We always enjoy visiting the fisher nut factory outlet. The prices are great and the samples are even better!
5. Grand Victoria Casino Elgin
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 267 reviews
Located on the spectacular Fox River, Grand Victoria Casino boasts over 1,100 exciting slots, a countless variety of Vegas-style table games, acclaimed gaming promotions and giveaways, two extraordinary restaurants, including award-winning Buckinghams Steakhouse & Bistro, and unparalleled customer service. It all makes Grand Victoria Casino the best gaming, dining, and entertainment destination in all of Chicagoland.
6. Marcus Elgin Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
