Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bloomington, IL

  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Bloomington, Illinois, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Constitution Trail to Walt Bittner Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bloomington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Normal.
  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Bloomington, Illinois, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Constitution Trail to Walt Bittner Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bloomington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Normal.
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47.2 Miles
93% 71 votes
Libraries 200 W. Green St., Champaign, IL MoreLess Info
The Champaign Public Library has been reopened as of 2008, now being not only a place from where you can borrow a book, but also a place where friends can gather.
47.2 Miles
94% 36 votes
Parks 1401 Grandview Dr., Champaign, IL 61820 MoreLess Info
Jogging, walking the dog, playing garden sports, going for a picnic, these are just a couple of things that can be done in Hesse Park's 26,9 acres.
47.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
History Museums 102 East University Avenue, Champaign, IL MoreLess Info
Documenting the history of the Champaign-Urbana county area, the Champaign County Historical Museum contains artifacts from local residents. Exhibits hold military memorabilia, antique toys, a ballroom with dresses and suits, and a replica grocery store.
47.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1400 Windsor Road, Champaign, IL 61821 MoreLess Info
Morrissey Park is 20 acres and includes a soccer field, tennis courts, a playground, picnic tables and benches and a trail for running and biking. The park also features artistic sculptures and a floral display.
47.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Champaign, IL 61820 MoreLess Info
The renowned Douglas Park is known for its two gymnasiums, grand ballroom, and their tennis courts. The park also has a kitchen, football stadium, outdoor pool, and even an artificial turf soccer field!
47.9 Miles
94% 17 votes
Architectural Buildings 1409 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 MoreLess Info
The historic Altgeld Hall Tower is a bell tower that consists of fifteen bells that weigh a total of seven and a half tons. The bells were cast by McShane Bell Foundry in Maryland.
47.9 Miles
93% 14 votes
Recreation Centers 201 E Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820 MoreLess Info
Located within a modern 340,000 square-foot facility, the Activities & Recreation Center - ARC provides a number of recreational amenities and facilities available for visitors. These amenities include a 35-foot climbing wall, four gymnasiums, two 50-meter pools, and numerous others.
47.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
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Ice Arena

Skating Rinks 406 E Armory Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820 MoreLess Info
Located on the campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ice Arena hosts public skate sessions for the community. Visitors can also enroll their children in learn-to-skate programs and figure skating lessons.
48.0 Miles
82% 28 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1800 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820 MoreLess Info
Also named State Farm Centre, the University of Illinois Assembly Hall has been the guest of many types of shows since 1961. From Broadways shows to family shows, with superstars like U2 and Frank Sinatra, this arena can accommodate more than 16,000 spectators.
48.0 Miles
75% 8 votes
Colleges & Universities 1401 W Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 MoreLess Info
The student union of the University of Illinois at Champagne, the Illini Union features a variety of attractions, including art on display, restaurants, shops, sports screenings, and an array of student activities and events.
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