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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16.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
A museum of musical history and curiosities, the Sanfilippo Place de La Musique maintains collections of music boxes, phonographs, calliopes, coin operated pianos, and other musical artifacts. In all, it houses the largest collection of automatic instruments in the world.
16.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Nestled inside the McAninch Art Center, the Cleve Carney Art Gallery features beautiful works of its own. The one-room gallery is home to various works, including paintings, sculptures and touring exhibits.
16.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 208 W Union Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Wheaton's Memorial Park Leisure Center offers a variety of attractions for visitors, including live musical performances, the Taste of Wheaton festival each summer, and races. The park has tennis courts, a horse shoe pit, and picnic areas.
16.4 Miles
69% 419 votes
Architectural Buildings 210 S. Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606 MoreLess Info
Union Station is an old active train station that offers visitors access to a variety of locations within the city. Guests of this site can also purchase refreshments and explore the site's spacious main dome.
16.4 Miles
92% 48 votes
Flea Markets Main Street and Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL MoreLess Info
French Market was a Native American trading post and is the oldest among its kind in the U.S. Be it history or shopping experience, The French Market is rich in both.
16.4 Miles
92% 13 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 580 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities at the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The preserve offers areas for camping, fishing, picnicking, archery, hiking, tubing, horseback riding, golfing, cross-country skiing, and bicycling.
16.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 692 W Stearns Road, Bartlett, IL 60103 MoreLess Info
Bartlett Aquatic Center is an outdoor facility that offers recreational activities for all ages. Amenities include an eight lane lap pool, spray playground with water slide and tipping bucket, a tube slide and a water based zip line.
16.5 Miles
House of Blues Chicago offers guests the opportunity to listen to authentic blues music and drink a variety of alcoholic beverages, including local choices. Visitors of this site can also purchase food items while listening to performers like Citizen Cope.
16.5 Miles
90% 8242 votes
Scenic Walks N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
The Magnificent Mile is a shopping district that features stores like Jimmy Choo and Chanel. Visitors of this site will be able to enjoy the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival during the holiday season.
16.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Forests SE Corner of Rt 53 & Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
The Hidden Lake Forest Preserve is a small natural preserve that is home to Round Meadow Lake and Eagle Lake. The preserve has a number of hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.
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