Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Arlington Heights February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Arlington Heights](https://expedia.ca/Arlington-Heights-Hotels.d6231.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Arlington Heights](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Arlington-Heights.d6231.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Arlington Heights Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Arlington-Heights.d6231.Car-Rental-Guide)[Arlington Heights Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Arlington-Heights.d6231.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Arlington Heights, IL ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Arlington Heights Types of activities [Arlington Heights travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Arlington-Heights.dx6231) ![Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) view with snow and autumn colors in Arlington Heights Town of Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6231/ea2c5559-5c8a-43a4-af2c-feabd4f03332.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ned Brown Preserve (Busse Woods) view with snow and autumn colors in Arlington Heights Town of Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6231/ea2c5559-5c8a-43a4-af2c-feabd4f03332.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It's fun to watch and bet on the horses ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6231/0b900ddc-233a-4904-9bb6-75a4292fff25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A nightshot a shop in Arlington heights downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6231/77d6576f-3909-407f-98ef-71cb6276cd7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Harmony Park fountain lights up the night in downtown Arlington Heights, a fun little social scene full of restaurants and theater. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6231/7091f9ab-795b-45ef-86c3-e81e6a0c6215.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Arlington Heights Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Arlington Heights has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Arlington Heights is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Arlington Heights to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6231) ## Recommended things to do in Arlington Heights | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Chicago](/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-chicago.a173546.activity-details): CA $34 | | Top 5 things to do | [LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Chicago](/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-chicago.a173546.activity-details)[Rosemont: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2573196.activity-details)[Immersive Potsticker Cooking Class in Chicago](/things-to-do/immersive-potsticker-making-class-in-chicago.a49090294.activity-details)[Travel between Chicago O'Hare and Madison](/things-to-do/travel-between-chicago-ohare-and-madison.a50083148.activity-details)[Private Indian-Mexican Fusion Cooking Class with a Modern Cook in Chicago](/things-to-do/private-indian-mexican-fusion-cooking-class-with-a-modern-cook.a3516016.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Chicago](/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-chicago.a173546.activity-details)[Rosemont: Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2573196.activity-details)[Immersive Potsticker Cooking Class in Chicago](/things-to-do/immersive-potsticker-making-class-in-chicago.a49090294.activity-details)[Travel between Chicago O'Hare and Madison](/things-to-do/travel-between-chicago-ohare-and-madison.a50083148.activity-details)[Private Indian-Mexican Fusion Cooking Class with a Modern Cook in Chicago](/things-to-do/private-indian-mexican-fusion-cooking-class-with-a-modern-cook.a3516016.activity-details) | | With kids | [LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Chicago](/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-chicago.a173546.activity-details)[Private Indian-Mexican Fusion Cooking Class with a Modern Cook in Chicago](/things-to-do/private-indian-mexican-fusion-cooking-class-with-a-modern-cook.a3516016.activity-details) | ## What to do in Arlington Heights --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Arlington Heights ![Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156167/9a44be22-322b-4187-8844-e2aa99b46184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Michigan Avenue 4.5/5(19 reviews) You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Michigan-Avenue-Downtown-Chicago.d6156167.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wrigley Field featuring central business district, a city and a sporting event](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034754/d10ea4fa-9a61-425f-b749-3325e9303223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wrigley Field 4.5/5(158 reviews) Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium. [](https://expedia.ca/Wrigley-Field-Lakeview.d6034754.Vacation-Attraction) ![Millennium Park featuring autumn colours, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069201/87d76a1e-e63f-48a2-8892-fb54ee86f8e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Millennium Park 4.5/5(722 reviews) A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape. [](https://expedia.ca/Millennium-Park-Downtown-Chicago.d6069201.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chicago_UnitedCenter_6064077_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064077/45e0cfe3-9e5f-4653-8161-042a957b09fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### United Center 4.5/5(96 reviews) Catch an event at United Center during your trip to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.ca/United-Center-Near-West-Side.d6064077.Vacation-Attraction) ![Navy Pier featuring a sunset and rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069215/a6173fc5-04f4-4a58-b70a-61c78e1b648e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Navy Pier 4.5/5(459 reviews) A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district. [](https://expedia.ca/Navy-Pier-Downtown-Chicago.d6069215.Vacation-Attraction) ![McCormick Place showing a high rise building and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069191/6dd1da52-961b-4d36-a030-f105009f678b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McCormick Place 4.5/5(141 reviews) Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges. [](https://expedia.ca/McCormick-Place-Near-South-Side.d6069191.Vacation-Attraction) ![Soldier Field which includes a high-rise building, a city and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058043/a6d7265e-c5df-4d76-82e8-7937dba83c13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Soldier Field 4.5/5(114 reviews) Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations. [](https://expedia.ca/Soldier-Field-Near-South-Side.d6058043.Vacation-Attraction) ![Six Flags Great America featuring rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023396/d9effc9f-2f3c-4f13-aed6-b094289d5725.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Six Flags Great America 4.5/5(5 reviews) Spend a day at this sprawling theme park to enjoy an array of thrilling roller coaster rides, a water park and entertainment for kids of all ages. [](https://expedia.ca/Six-Flags-Great-America-Chicago.d6023396.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chicago Riverwalk featuring a river or creek, a bay or harbour and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533116610/1742d80f-9a94-4104-8fda-70856c757147.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago Riverwalk 4.5/5(149 reviews) Stroll along the waterfront of the Chicago River to pass some of the city’s most appealing attractions and appreciate how a once grim area has been successfully revamped. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Arlington Heights ![Kishwaukee River in Northern Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276/f762fb9e-0bbd-4026-8ed2-6f20e87c4087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Buffalo Grove ![sunrise at Busse Lake Elk Grove Village, Illinois USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7833/b3b33572-3bd3-4264-ae01-d9f91b94ca71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Elk Grove Village ![Prairie Lakes Park in Des Plaines Town of Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7863/db73fe9f-d308-4796-8077-a94037d7d93f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Des Plaines ![Aerial View of the Chicago Suburb of Arlington Heights in Autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8988/a2734141-23db-4f08-adfa-c19b05699a20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Prospect ![Chicago showing a high-rise building and a city as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178248/719a2712-bcc7-4b9d-86cc-997f107a7839.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chicago ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Arlington Heights worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Arlington Heights? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Arlington Heights? ### Is three days enough to stay in Arlington Heights? ### What are some activities to do in Arlington Heights with kids? > - [LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Chicago](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-chicago.a173546.activity-details) > - [Private Indian-Mexican Fusion Cooking Class with a Modern Cook in Chicago](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-indian-mexican-fusion-cooking-class-with-a-modern-cook.a3516016.activity-details) ### What to do in Arlington Heights for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Arlington Heights? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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