- 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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110 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764
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Thousands of artifacts and memorabilia are found at the IL Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum, all of them connected in some way to Route 66.
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The artifacts and exhibits from the Livingston County War Museum can be traced back to as far as World War I. It has a big collection of uniforms.
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A live music venue and bar, Freakster's Roadhouse hosts a variety of bands, primarily playing rock. The facility features a large beer garden and a 1000 person capacity ballroom in addition to two performance stages.
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The Illinois Rt 66 Museum is a showcase and celebration of the famous Route 66 highway. Visitors can view thousands of historic items collected over several decades, including memorabilia, antiques and murals, and hear stories from the road's glory days.
33.6 Miles
Located on the grounds of the Mineral Springs Park, Magic Dragon Golf & Games is an 18-hole miniature golf course specializing in various golf challenges. Views of the local landscape are featured along with a full concession bar.
33.8 Miles
Featuring an indoor skating rink, Planet X Roller World offers roller skate rentals to families. The rink hosts a roller derby event with local teams. It also has five personal motion theaters that simulates 360 degree motion.
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From sports complexes to skate parks, Pekin Park District manages a variety of recreational facilities for its community. The district also runs a water park with slides and a lagoon for pedal boating.
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Peoria Riverfront Museum is not only a place where artifacts are exhibited, but also a place for moviegoers. It also hosts children and adult classes and camps, and special events on national holidays.
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110 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL 61629
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Experience, up close, the rugged machinery that helped build our nation at the Caterpillar Visitor Center. Visitors young and old will learn the history, experiment with 3D design simulators, and marvel at the driving simulators.
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A 14-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Pekin 14 shows first-run feature films. The theater provides stadium seating, theater rentals, a game room, listening devices and a concession area with food and drinks.