Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gurnee, IL

  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Gurnee, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Children's Play Area, Trampoline Parks, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Warren Township Park to Gurnee Aquatic park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gurnee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kenosha, Glenview, Waukegan and Arlington Heights.
  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Gurnee, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Children's Play Area, Trampoline Parks, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Warren Township Park to Gurnee Aquatic park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gurnee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kenosha, Glenview, Waukegan and Arlington Heights.
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8.7 Miles
87% 70 votes
History Museums 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Part of the Loyola University campus, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was once the home of General Electric founder, Samuel Insull and, later, the residence of the Cuneo family. The site is now used for classes and special events.
8.7 Miles
91% 34 votes
Breweries 161 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein, IL MoreLess Info
Situated in in Mundelein in northern Illinois, the Tighthead Brewing Company produces draft beer for area restaurants and pubs. Growlers and pints are offered in the tap room at the facility. Tours are also featured at the plant.
8.7 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 610 E Noel Drive, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
The Fort Hill Heritage Museum is a historical museum that offers free admission to people of all ages. The museum has artifacts including pioneer tools, the Mundelein House, quilts, antique Lake County maps, and war uniforms.
9.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 116 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060 MoreLess Info
A 2.6 acre public park, Kracklauer Park offers amenities such as tennis courts, playgrounds, and a covered picnic pavilion that can be reserved for private events. The park houses a dance studio, as well, and hosts a summer concert series.
9.1 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 316 Center Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Hawthorn offers open and league bowling with glow lanes and a pro shop. The center provides private event rooms, a billiard table, a lounge, arcade games and a snack bar.
9.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Situated on the lake waterfront, Century Park features common park amenities like fishing, a bike trail, picnic areas, a children's playground, and public restrooms. Athletic fields for baseball, softball, and volleyball are also available.
9.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 316 Center Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Brunswick Zone (formerly known as Hawthorn Lanes) provides 40 individual lanes of ten pin bowling, including GLOW lanes with specialty glow-in-the-dark lighting. Visitors can also access a full video arcade, lounge, snack bar, and pro shop.
9.3 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.
9.5 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 555 North Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Featuring eight auditoriums, AMC Showplace Vernon Hills 8 is a movie theater that displays first-run feature films using digital projection. It offers facility rentals for private events as well as a concession area with food and drinks.
9.5 Miles
40% 10 votes
Playgrounds 645 Lakeview Pkwy, Ste 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Kids can explore the play complexes that include inflatable bounce houses, towers, and slides at The Blast Zone. It also has bathtub race cars that kids can drive on a designated track.
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