Best points of interest near Des Plaines
34 points of interest · 34 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Des Plaines, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 34 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
National Veterans Art Museum
10.0 mi away
The National Veterans Art Museum is located in Illinois near Irving Park. This museum showcases artwork created by veterans and provides a space dedicated to artistic expression…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
90Elite
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#2
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
1.3 mi away
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic shrine located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#3
1000 gecs tree
1.6 mi away
The 100 Gecs tree is a ponderosa pine located in Des Plaines, Illinois, in the United States. It was featured in the cover art for the 2019 album 1000 Gecs by the American musical…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Camp Pine
2.1 mi away
Camp Pine was a Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Des Plaines, Illinois, north of Chicago. It was leased by the United States Department of Agriculture during World War II to…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
Statue of Liberty
2.2 mi away
This public art installation is located near Des Plaines, Illinois. Visitors to the area will find the sculpture situated in a public setting where it can be viewed as part of the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
Flight 191 Memorial
2.8 mi away
American Airlines Flight 191 was a regularly scheduled domestic passenger flight from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport. On the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
Robert Kennicott House
2.8 mi away
Kennicott Grove is an area of prairie and wooded lands in Glenview, Illinois, United States. It includes the home of John Kennicott (1802–1863) and his family, including his son…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
American Airlines Flight 191
3.1 mi away
American Airlines Flight 191 was a regularly scheduled domestic passenger flight from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport. On the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Museum of Hummels
4.3 mi away
The Museum of Hummels is located near Park Ridge in Illinois and features a collection focused on Hummel figurines. Visitors can explore decorative pieces and learn about this…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Kohl Childrens Museum
4.7 mi away
Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago is a children's museum in Glenview, Illinois that provides a hands-on learning laboratory for children ages birth to 8. It is named for…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
William Dunton
4.9 mi away
Arlington Heights is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. A northwestern suburb of Chicago, it lies about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of the city's downtown. As of…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Brachiosaurus
4.9 mi away
Brachiosaurus is a public art installation located near Bensenville, Illinois. This outdoor sculpture offers visitors a unique art experience in the area. The installation is…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Lincoln Memorial Replica
5.1 mi away
Abraham Lincoln (1920) is a colossal seated figure of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865), sculpted by Daniel Chester French (1850–1931) and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Des Plaines
The Des Plaines area has 34 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Des Plaines
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
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