- The list below includes 366 free or cheap things to do in or near Aurora, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, Laser Tag, History Museums and Parks.
- From RiverEdge Park to Waubonsie Lake Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aurora and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Joliet and Naperville.
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20.7 Miles
67%
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Route 59 & Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60120
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Visitors can enjoy walking, jogging, rollerblading, and biking on a 8.9 mile paved loop trail at Poplar Creek Forest Preserve. The western portion of the preserve features unpaved secluded hiking trails through woodlands and prairies.
20.7 Miles
The Chicago Whitewater Association is a group for whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking enthusiasts. The group offers lessons and pool sessions for newcomers to develop their skills, and coordinates trips, as well.
20.8 Miles
Arriviste Arabians is a horse boarding facility that also provides horseback riding and equine education. Both private and group horseback riding lessons are offered, as well as a full arena for views of the animals.
20.8 Miles
Featuring open forest areas and wetlands, Black Bear Park has a pond with fish and waterfowl, a playground and a gazebo with a picnic table. The park can be used for basketball, frisbee golf, fishing and walking.
21.2 Miles
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15126 Laurel Lane, Lockport, IL 60441
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Those who are interested in improving their photography skills may enjoy the experience offered by Chicago Photography Tours by Kevin O'Connell. The artist takes guests past Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park, and other historic spots.
21.2 Miles
Elmhurst Park District features numerous parks with walking trails, ice skating, garden plots and sledding hills. The Park District provides facility rentals and also offers a wide range of recreational activities including baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.
21.5 Miles
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is located in Wilder Park in Elmhurst, Illinois. Home to exhibits of modern and antique gemstones, the facility also features earth science displays. The design of the museum building replicates a jewelry box.
21.5 Miles
Features of Wilder Park include tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a group picnic area and formal gardens. Playground equipment includes a pyramid cargo net climber, sure to be a hit among children.
21.5 Miles
Shenandoah Park is nearly 5 acres and includes a baseball diamond and a playground divided into two sections for different aged children. They also have picnic tables, bleachers and lots of benches.
21.6 Miles
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4 votes
38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin, IL
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Burnidge Forest Preserve/Paul Wolff Campground is a 625 acre nature preserve populated by woodlands and prairie. Visitors will find 9 miles of multipurpose trails as well as a fishing pond. The preserve is also home to a variety of wildlife.