Best 44 things to do in Elgin, IL

Test your teamwork across physical, logical, and skill-based challenge rooms

Eat a donut, then head up to the Willis Tower Skydeck

Walk the Chicago Loop to see hidden interiors and Millennium Park

Cruise the Chicago River on a private boat with local architecture stories

Choose solo, tandem, or stand-up paddling for a flexible lake outing

Paddle the winding DuPage River past Naperville's quiet corners

Cruise and swim aboard a spacious Sea Ray with room to lounge

Cruise the Chain O'Lakes aboard a spacious luxury tritoon

Cruise the Chain O'Lakes on a spacious tri-toon

Anchor at Chicago’s Playpen for swimming, skyline views, and a laid-back day on the water

Private Lake Michigan fishing with an expert crew

Cruise Chicago’s lakefront for skyline and Navy Pier views

Cruise about two miles offshore for wide-open Chicago sunset views

Speed across Lake Michigan with your own music and skyline views

Cruise offshore from Navy Pier for fireworks and skyline views

Stretch, cuddle, and play with rescue kittens in a 1-hour indoor class

Host a private kitten yoga party with playtime at The Arboretum of South Barrington

Stretch, cuddle and take photos with rescue puppies in a private yoga session

Help open the barn with hands-on farm animal care

Guided Fox River paddle followed by live blues music