Free & Cheap Things to Do in Des Plaines, IL

  • The list below includes 666 free or cheap things to do in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Friendship Park Conservatory to Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Des Plaines and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 666 free or cheap things to do in or near Des Plaines, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Friendship Park Conservatory to Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Des Plaines and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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16.1 Miles
Arts & Crafts Classes 888 Tower Rd, Unit E, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
With products ranging from incandescent light bulbs to sea form sculptures, Patterson Glassworks displays the work of a local fusion and hot glass artist. It also hosts community art classes for glass blowing, making paper weights, and more.
16.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 900 S Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
Lakeside Lanes is a 32-lane bowling alley that provides automatic scoring, 12 bumper lanes for children, a pro shop, and a large video game room. The alley also has video slot machines and billiards tables.
16.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 130 S Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
A community park for all ages, Village Green Park offers a wide variety of recreational amenities. The park offers a children's playground, walking and biking trails, sports fields and picnic areas.
16.2 Miles
86% 388 votes
Beaches 1000 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
Oak Street Beach offers guests the opportunity to hike and swim in the waters of Lake Michigan. The location, which is often a site for beach volleyball games, also provides places for guests to purchase beer and cocktails.
16.2 Miles
80% 81 votes
Malls 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL MoreLess Info
Holding the title of the largest commercial building in the world, Merchandise Mart is a shopping center featuring a variety of wholesale showrooms. The higher floors feature the Chicago office of Ogilvy & Mather and GoHealth.
16.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 303 W Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Built near the original homestead of John Quincy Adams, Adams Park is a small county park. The park features walking trails, a scenic fountain, and several benches in shaded areas.
16.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 1016 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
The Mundelein Park & Recreation District has the mission of providing diverse recreational experiences to connect the local community. The organization oversees parks such as Spray Park and Barefoot Bay.
16.3 Miles
90% 10361 votes
Observation Decks 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
See four states at one time from the John Hancock Observatory in downtown Chicago. The tourist attraction is one of Chicago's tallest buildings, with the observatory located on the 94th floor.
16.3 Miles
84% 453 votes
Malls 835 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
Water Tower Place offers guests the opportunity to shop at stores like Macy's, American Grill Place, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Visitors of this site can also eat at M Burger and view The Art of Dr. Seuss.
16.3 Miles
86% 7 votes
History Museums 102 E Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
DuPage County Historical Museum collects and preserves the material culture documenting the county of DuPage, Illinois. The museum offers exhibits and artifacts collected by the DuPage County Historical Society since 1929 and artifacts collected by the Museum since its inception.
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