Best 44 things to do in Elgin, IL

Flow through gentle poses and play with rescue puppies during a 1-hour indoor session.

Take to the water on a 21-foot pontoon

Cruise with a captain, bring food and drinks, and fish from the pontoon

See Chicago landmarks by helicopter with a 5-passenger twin-engine aircraft

Fly over Chicago landmarks with a private helicopter for up to 3

Take the controls in a 30-minute helicopter intro flight

Float above Huntley at sunset with views toward Chicago's skyline

Cruise the Chicago River for skyline views and Riverwalk sights

Sail Lake Michigan on a private day charter with skyline views

Discover armadillo behavior and environmental importance

Paddle the Fox River at your own pace with an easy dam portage

Learn hands-on tufting skills and create a rug from your own design

Turn your design into a custom rug with hands-on tufting instruction

Create a custom mini rug while learning hands-on tufting techniques

Turn your own design into a custom rug with hands-on tufting instruction

Create a one-of-a-kind poured-paint figurine

Paint a doormat that matches your style

Create a small custom rug with guided tufting instruction

Start first, save more, and skip room waits

Tackle fast-paced physical, logic, and skill challenges with your team

Work together to conquer fast-paced physical, logic, and skill challenges

A discounted adventure with optional private event space

Save 40% on a midweek team adventure

A before-noon team challenge with scoring and active play