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18 Best and Fun Things To Do In Homer Glen, Illinois


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Homer Glen, a large village in Illinois, is most recognized for its Sri Ramakrishna Universal Temple. It is a bustling town with a variety of activities to enjoy such as shopping, dining, and exploring. The village also boasts numerous natural, picturesque landscapes, providing the ideal setting for unwinding and rejuvenating.

Visitors from far and wide come to Homer Glen every year for the Fall Festival at Bengston Pumpkin Farm. Here visitors of all ages can enjoy the carnival rides, pumpkin patch, and petting zoo. Visiting the farm, regardless of the time of year, is always a great way to spend a day with the family.

Here’s our list of top attractions and favorite things to do in Homer Glen, Illinois

The 18 Most Popular Things To Do In Homer Glen, Illinois

18. Palos Trail System

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

17. Illinois and Michigan Canal

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

16. Knollwood Kayak & Canoe Launch-DesPlaines River

2.3 ★★☆☆☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: 11S315 Madison Street Burr Ridge IL

Web Address:   https://paddleillinoiswatertrails.org/

15. Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: 12545 111th Street Lemont IL

Tel:  630 257 2045

Web Address:   https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/sagawau-environmental-learning-center/

14. Sagawau Canyon Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ (109 reviews)

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Location: 12545 111th Street Lemont IL

Tel:  630 257 2045

Web Address:   https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/sagawau-environmental-learning-center/

13. St. James at Sag Bridge Catholic Church

4.8 ★★★★★ (150 reviews)

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Location: 10600 Archer Ave Lemont IL

Tel:  630 257 7000

Web Address:   http://historicstjames.org/

12. Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (181 reviews)

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Location: 11501 Wolf Road Palos Park IL

Tel:  800 870 3666

Web Address:   https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/cap-sauers-holding-nature-preserve/

11. Rocky Glen Waterfall

4.7 ★★★★★ (275 reviews)

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Location: Lemont IL

Web Address:   https://dupageforest.org/places-to-go/forest-preserves/waterfall-glen

10. Hickory Creek Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (413 reviews)

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Location: 20400 Wolf Road Mokena IL

Tel:  815 727 8700

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9. Centennial Trail – Purple Paved Trail

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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8. Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal

3.9 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

7. Hadley Valley Preserve – Bruce Road Access

4.5 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

Location: 175th Street Homer Glen IL

Web Address:   http://reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/Hadley-Valley

6. Tampier Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (82 reviews)

5. Messenger Marsh

4.6 ★★★★★ (94 reviews)

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Location: S Bell Road Homer Glen IL

Tel:  815 727 8700

Web Address:   https://reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/preserves/messenger-marsh/

4. Psych Escape Room

4.5 ★★★★★ (124 reviews)

Location: 18058 Wolf Road Orland Park IL

Tel:  708 942 4818

Web Address:   http://psychescaperoom.com/

3. Heritage Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (143 reviews)

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Location: Homer Glen IL

Tel:  708 301 0632

Web Address:   http://homerglenil.org/

2. Hadley Valley – Gougar Road Access

4.6 ★★★★★ (286 reviews)

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Location: 18304 Gougar Road Joliet IL

Tel:  815 727 8700

Web Address:   https://reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/preserves/hadley-valley/

1. Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest

4.6 ★★★★★ (4,358 reviews)

Location: 13341 W 151st Street Homer Glen IL

Tel:  708 301 3276

Web Address:   http://pumpkinfarm.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Homer Glen, Illinois! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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