Free & Cheap Things to Do in Barrington, IL

  • The list below includes 605 free or cheap things to do in or near Barrington, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Pubs, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve to Langendorf Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Barrington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Lombard, West Chicago and Glenview.
  • The list below includes 605 free or cheap things to do in or near Barrington, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Pubs, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve to Langendorf Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Barrington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Lombard, West Chicago and Glenview.
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32.6 Miles
89% 594 votes
Parks 500 South Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60604 MoreLess Info
At Grant Park, guests will have the opportunity to visit the Art Institute, the Adler Planetarium, and the Field Museum. This 319 acre site also features a variety of sculptures and the Buckingham Fountain.
32.6 Miles
- 2 votes
Bowling 5411 Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI 53144 MoreLess Info
The Guttormsen Recreation Center is a local bowling alley offering a number of amenities for bowlers to enjoy when visiting. Open bowling, cosmic bowling, numerous food and drink options, and a pro shop are among these amenities available.
32.7 Miles
66% 7893 votes
753

Navy Pier

Piers & Boardwalks 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
Historic Navy Pier contains 50 acres of parks, unique shops, promenades, eateries, and a variety of entertainment attractions. Over 8 million visitors per year enjoy the 15-story tall Ferris wheel, Children's Museum, and cruise boat rides on the lake.
32.7 Miles
76% 312 votes
Beaches 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 MoreLess Info
The North Avenue Beach not only offers access to the lake, but also the chance to play volleyball or chess. The location also features a beach house, which features ocean-liner like architecture and dining opportunities.
32.7 Miles
31% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 2160 Sycamore Road, De Kalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Carmike Market Square 10 Cinema is a movie theater and amusement center. good movies are up on the showreel and snacks like popcorn and soda complete the movie going experience. It is spacious and fuzzy.
33.1 Miles
54% 355 votes
756

Chinatown

Neighborhoods 318 West Cermak Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 MoreLess Info
Chinatown is a neighborhood and cultural center that features a variety of restaurants and shopping areas inspired by the Chinese tradition. Visitors of this site who are interested in photography may enjoy taking pictures of the site's architectural design.
33.1 Miles
42% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 2160 Sycamore Road, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Carmike Cinemas Market Square 10 is a ten-theater movie multiplex that shows primarily new release movies in digital video and sound. The theater offers a variety of matinee and combo deals.
33.2 Miles
77% 361 votes
Specialty Shops 2800 120th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144 MoreLess Info
Mars Cheese Castle has a very appropriate name being that the building design is in fact a castle. Not only can you find any type of cheese imaginable, but they also sell meats and bakery goods.
33.3 Miles
Specialty Museums 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
The Field Museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about natural history through exhibits and children's programs. One of the location's main attraction, “Sue”, is the tyrannosaurus rex that has ever been discovered.
33.4 Miles
78% 18 votes
Arts Centers 121 Sixty-Sixth Street, Kenosha, WI 53143 MoreLess Info
As a mansion on Lake Michigan, Anderson Arts Center displays many pieces of fine art and has an entire exhibit dedicated to artwork done by students from the surrounding area. During the summer they put on concerts outside.
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