Free & Cheap Things to Do in Downers Grove, IL

  • The list below includes 680 free or cheap things to do in or near Downers Grove, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arcades, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Hidden Lake Forest Preserve to Downers Grove Park District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Downers Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Skokie and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 680 free or cheap things to do in or near Downers Grove, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arcades, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Hidden Lake Forest Preserve to Downers Grove Park District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Downers Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Skokie and Evanston.
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48.2 Miles
90% 21 votes
Specialty Museums 197 S East Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Kankee Railroad Museum portrays the history of the railroads, starting from the days of its revolutionary inception to the yesteryear diesel engines. Both adults and kids can have a very interesting time during their visit.
48.2 Miles
100% 6 votes
History Museums 165 N. Indiana, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
The French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn, as the name suggests, is a historical museum housed within a large, well maintained stone barn. Attractions include exhibits on the French heritage of northeastern Illinois and guided tours.
48.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 197 S East Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Kankakee Model Railroad Club & Museum displays pieces that exhibit Kankakee's railroading history, including three different model train layouts of varying scale. They also have restored train cars such as a trolley, caboose, and a 1947 Pullman coach.
48.6 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 801 S 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1906, the Kankakee County Historical Society is one of the oldest historical societies in Illinois. It contains historical displays, provides education, and hosts events. The professionally designed support facilities include climate-controlled collection storage areas, and an archival library.
48.8 Miles
95% 39 votes
Architectural Buildings 701 S. Harrison Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900, the B. Harley Bradley House is the first house designed by the architect during his Prairie School Period. It can host private events.
49.9 Miles
92% 51 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI MoreLess Info
At the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, people can take exercise classes, swim, play in an indoor waterpark, play on the two NHL regulation ice arenas, and shoot archery, and use the daycare. People can also play many types of ball including basketball, baseball, football, racquetball, pickleball, soccer, softball.
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