Title: Things to Do in Hoffman Estates in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hoffman Estates Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Hoffman-Estates.dx7602)[Hotels in Hoffman Estates](https://expedia.com/Hoffman-Estates-Hotels.d7602.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Hoffman Estates](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Hoffman-Estates.d7602.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Hoffman Estates](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Hoffman-Estates.d7602.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hoffman Estates Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Hoffman-Estates.d7602.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Hoffman Estates ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Hoffman Estates Types of activities [Hoffman Estates Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Hoffman-Estates.dx7602) ![One of the few places in Illinois you can spot these magnificent birds on a regular basis. The call of this bird might be the most hideous in the wild. It sounds like a rusty door hinge and is very distinct. This is a bird you always hear before you see. These are very rare in Illinois. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7602/2a0d368a-a6ce-4eb1-9dda-42714dfbf66c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A beautiful savannah sparrow in a native prairie setting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7602/b2e35018-e986-4247-a3d8-b3aed22060c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Another Savannah Sparrow from the grasslands. The county did a magnificent job of turning this large tract of land back into native prairie supporting bobolinks, savannah and henslow's sparrows, meadowlarks and my favorite yellow headed blackbirds. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7602/30ffeee3-97c8-4800-80c4-d33c2eaecc8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A closeup portrait of a male bobolink. I always enjoy the challenge of shooting these birds as they are tough to properly expose with the black and white feathers. They are striking birds in summer when the males change to their breeding plumage. They are named after the call they make which is very distinct and something I always look forward to hearing when I visit the grasslands. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7602/a4e2b0d5-da01-4e07-b376-2ada9e2eb59f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A beautiful place to photograph grassland birds. One of my best go to spots for Bobolinks. This male in breeding plumage was a handsome bird.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7602/6a2dc971-0eb8-46c7-819a-334da9a7ec98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Hoffman Estates | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Chicago Suburbs Hidden Gems: Small-Group Exploration Tour](/things-to-do/chicago-hidden-gems-suburbs-tour.a49952640.activity-details): $199 | | Top 5 things to do | [Chicago Suburbs Hidden Gems: Small-Group Exploration Tour](/things-to-do/chicago-hidden-gems-suburbs-tour.a49952640.activity-details)[Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour](/things-to-do/private-45-minute-chicago-skyline-helicopter-tour.a922571.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Hoffman Estates --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Hoffman Estates? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Hoffman Estates ![Wrigley Field featuring cbd, a sporting event and a city](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(2,129 reviews) Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium. [](https://expedia.com/Wrigley-Field-Lakeview.d6034754.Vacation-Attraction) ![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(334 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.com/Michigan-Avenue-Downtown-Chicago.d6156167.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chicago Skyline at North Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069213/e3e08680-ba57-4e08-8e19-fef490757e5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Naval Base Great Lakes 4.5/5(456 reviews) After visiting Naval Base Great Lakes, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in North Chicago. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Naval-Base-Great-Lakes-Chicago.d6069213.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(1,809 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.com/McCormick-Place-Near-South-Side.d6069191.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(4,893 reviews) A Ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district. [](https://expedia.com/Navy-Pier-Downtown-Chicago.d6069215.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful autumn colors surround modern architecture in Millennium Park, Chicago during a sunny day](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(7,209 reviews) A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape. [](https://expedia.com/Millennium-Park-Downtown-Chicago.d6069201.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chicago Riverwalk which includes a city, a bay or harbor and a river or creek](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(1,543 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. [](https://expedia.com/Chicago-Riverwalk-Downtown-Chicago.d553248621533116610.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(348 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.com/Six-Flags-Great-America-Chicago.d6023396.Vacation-Attraction) ![Grant Park showing a garden and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507389/2bd47a5b-0f39-4df8-b69b-20c444a08481.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grant Park 4.5/5(3,335 reviews) Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals. [](https://expedia.com/Grant-Park-Downtown-Chicago.d507389.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Hoffman Estates ![downtown Elgin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7817/6612016b-b0f5-43ad-9ed1-7289e44ba5d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Elgin ![Schaumburg which includes farmland as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8107/7b179969-16d6-495b-ac3c-37a8c384f796.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Schaumburg ![697-47 Wildflower Sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9059/37a20135-452c-4a00-ae69-65158e41e160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Palatine ![Barrington Village Green with Sign bench and Cricket Pavillion](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55053/70c5ab62-8e45-4083-9ee5-d76900c4ec7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Barrington ![Chicago which includes a city and a high rise building 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 Hoffman Estates worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Hoffman Estates? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Hoffman Estates? ### Is three days enough to stay in Hoffman Estates? ### Is Hoffman Estates a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Hoffman Estates with kids? ### What to do in Hoffman Estates for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Hoffman Estates? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels 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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