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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38.4 Miles
40% 5 votes
Bowling 8200 N Hale Ave, Peoria, IL MoreLess Info
Mt. Hawley Bowl offers good bowling experience in a family-friendly atmosphere. The staff is accommodating, the place is clean, and there is a not very fancy bar.
39.5 Miles
93% 87 votes
History Museums 11923 N Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61612 MoreLess Info
Wheels O' Time Museum educate people of all ages about the history of Peoria. In here there are exhibited items from as far as 100 years ago.
40.0 Miles
30% 10 votes
Movie Theaters 4100 W Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria, IL 61615 MoreLess Info
A 14-theater cinema multiplex, Willow Knolls 14 Theatre screens first-run movies with digital video and sound. Some of the theaters feature stadium seating, and the concession stand offers a wide variety of food and beverage choices.
41.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Skating Rinks 3710 Greenswitch Road, Decatur, IL 62526 MoreLess Info
George's Skate Center is a roller and inline skating rink that offers open skating, and also hosts birthday parties and special events. The center also sells a wide variety of skates and skating accessories.
41.4 Miles
50% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 5311 W American Praire Drive, Peoria, IL 61615 MoreLess Info
Carmike Cinemas Grand Prarie 18 is a movie theater that shows guests the latest Hollywood released films. In addition to being a standard theater, the cinema also offers IMAX films on select movies.
42.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 2870 N Jasper Street, Decatur, IL 62526 MoreLess Info
Spare Time Lanes-11 Frame Lounge is a bar located in a local bowling alley. The bar has two wide screen TVs that visitors can watch the latest sports games on.
42.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 2121 N 22nd Street, Decatur, IL 62526 MoreLess Info
Within Pla-Mor Lanes there are 40 lanes of traditional ten pin bowling that is available for open bowling, league bowling, and glow-in-the-dark bowling events. The facility also features on-site go-karts and miniature golf.
44.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
History Museums 420 W. Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL MoreLess Info
A story of immigration, Hieronymus Mueller Museum celebrates the inventions and patents of a German engineer. Exhibits include family photographs, antique cars and information about the Mueller Company and plant.
44.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 426 N Water Street, Decatur, IL 62523 MoreLess Info
An independently owned theater, Avon Theatre the shows films ranging from Hollywood new releases to cult classics and art house movies. The theater also offers an array of refreshments, including its signature bacon popcorn.
44.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Landmarks 125 North Pine Street, Decatur, IL MoreLess Info
James Milliken Homestead is the former residence of James and Anna Millikin and is open for tours. Millikin's founded Millikin University, Millikin Bank, and Millikin Estate Trust and in 1974, the Homestead was added to the Register of Historic places.
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