- The list below includes 546 free or cheap things to do in or near Elgin, Illinois, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Bowling, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
- From Bluff Spring Fen to Elgin Community College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elgin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Glenview and Aurora.
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1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
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The First Division Museum at Cantigny is dedicated to the First Infantry Division, and tells a story which dates back to WWI. Uniforms, medals of Honor, weapons, vehicles, and even tanks are included in the permanent collection.
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Melding together an arcade and bar experience, Dave & Buster's has a multitude of games and drinks for adults to choose from. It offers specials on almost every day of the week; including ½ price games on Wednesdays.
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The primary focus of the Dupage County Fair Grounds is the annual fair itself that takes place in July. The fair grounds during that event holds a large carnival and multiple exhibition booths.
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Located on over 69 acres of land, Northside Park is a public park that provides access to a number of outdoor facilities and amenities. These include four basketball courts, six lighted tennis courts, a skating rink, and a playground.
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401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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The Lakeside Legacy Arts Park and Sage Gallery is best known as the place where art meets history in Crystal Lake. Visitors can take in a live production or enjoy perusing the gallery's works of art.
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Busy during the summer months, Northside Family Aquatic Center features a large community pool. And for added enjoyment, the pool includes a diving board and water slide. The facility further offers a play area with a sandbox.
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West Main Community Park, 40W101 W Main Street, Batavia, IL 60510
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Batavia Bark Park is loved by locals and their canine friends. The park offers wide open grassy spaces for dogs to run freely, as well as fire hydrants and shady trees.
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Covering 500 acres, the Cantigny Park welcomes entire families with playgrounds, gardens, 2 museums, a golf course, and 4 restaurants. The museums are dedicated to Robert R. McCormick and to the First Infantry Division.
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Endowed by the bequest of Robert R. McCormick, the Cantigny Gardens & Museums offer a wide array of attractions. There are military and cultural museums, gardens, an educational center, extensive walking trails, and a golf course.
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Crystal Lake's Main Beach offers a variety of amenities. The beach itself is white sand, and offers a swimming area with lanes demarcated. There are barbecue facilities, playgrounds, and picnic areas, as well.