Free & Cheap Things to Do in Highland Park, IL

  • The list below includes 521 free or cheap things to do in or near Highland Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, History Museums and Mini Golf.
  • From Ravinia Park to Sunset Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Highland Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 521 free or cheap things to do in or near Highland Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, History Museums and Mini Golf.
  • From Ravinia Park to Sunset Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Highland Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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22.9 Miles
86% 7 votes
Hiking Trails 222 E Windsor Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Great Western Trail follows 17 miles of an abandoned railway corridor. Today, the crushed limestone trail provides access for cyclists, walkers and joggers and in winter allows cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The trail also includes shelters and rest areas.
22.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Bowling Stratford Square Mall, 152 Stratford Sq, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 MoreLess Info
An indoor recreation and entertainment center for all ages, Round 1 Bowling & Amusement offers an array of activities. Along with bowling, there are karaoke rooms, arcade games and ping-pong tables for added fun and excitement.
22.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Art Gallery 301 Westmore, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Scatterbrained Art Gallery which features underground and stenciled art is the brain-child of artist Jeff Gorski, who got his start painting on broken skate boards. The art gallery supports local emerging artists by hosting their work and selling paint supplies.
23.0 Miles
57% 7 votes
Dog Park Swift Road, Lombard, IL 60139 MoreLess Info
A canine recreation facility, East Branch Forest Preserve Dog Off-Leash Area features open grassy fields as well as access to the water for swimming. The area also offers dog waste bags, benches and unpaved trails for walking.
23.1 Miles
82% 702 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 700 South Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
Buddy Guy's Legends is a blues bars that features performances from the likes of Larry Carlton and The Nu Blu Band. Visitors of the site can order classic bar food items like buffalo wings, oysters, gumbo, and crab cakes.
23.1 Miles
91% 558 votes
466

The Loop

Neighborhoods 701 South State State, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
The Chicago Loop is a business district that serves as the home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Columbia College Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, and Lyric Opera Chicago. The location is also the home of many consulates.
23.2 Miles
52% 33 votes
Movie Theaters 4779 W Cermak, Cicero, IL 60804 MoreLess Info
The AMC Showplace Cicero 14 is a modern multiplex cinema that features first-run films and offers full digital projection with stadium seating throughout its auditoriums. The facility also provides traditional amenitites like a snack bar and arcade as well.
23.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 363 Commonwealth Ln, Elmhurst, IL 60126 MoreLess Info
Located along Salt Creek, Eldridge Park is situated on 42.79 acres and features facilities for basketball, tennis, baseball, soccer and roller hockey. The park offers an ice skating rink, a sledding hill and a children's playground.
23.4 Miles
95% 74 votes
National & State Parks 1510 S River Rd, Mchenry, IL 60051 MoreLess Info
Hikers and anglers as well as botanists and birders like to visit Moraine Hills State Park. Half of the park's approximately 2,000 acres are made up of lakes and wetlands.
23.4 Miles
93% 104 votes
Gardens 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
The lilac flower forms a significant portion of Lilacia Park which is spread over 8.5 acres. Along with 800 lilacs, there are also 25,000 tulips, walking paths, and benches for those who want to enjoy the scenery.
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