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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24.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Ice Skating 34th & Laramie, Cicero, IL 60804 MoreLess Info
During the winter season, visitors can enjoy outdoor, recreational ice skating at Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink. The rink has several concession stand that serves warm refreshments like hot chocolate.
24.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1401 Compton Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
The Algonquin Lakes Park is a 35-acre park home to a wide range of outdoor activities. Visitors to the park have access to two baseball fields, a tri-basketball court, two different playgrounds, and a network of biking paths.
24.3 Miles
- 1 votes
History Museums 557 Geneva Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Showcasing artifacts from the early settlers of Glen Ellyn, Stacy's Tavern Museum is a museum that is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum features a gift shop and also offers group tours by appointment.
24.3 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 800 N Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Built in 1846, and listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, the Stacy's Tavern Museum houses period furniture, stoves, cooking and eating utensils and tools and is the only fully restored stagecoach inn in Illinois at its original location.
24.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 821 Silverstone Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
T-Bone Guide Service specializes in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin for the Multi-Species Angler. They provide patrons with information and advice on the best rods, baits and techniques needed to become a successful angler.
24.5 Miles
55% 11 votes
Horse Races 3501 S Laramie Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804 MoreLess Info
As a horse racing venue, Hawthorne Race Course provides visitors with a space to watch thoroughbred horses race while enjoying a meal. Visitors can participate in placing wages on horses for the races.
24.6 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.
24.6 Miles
61% 77 votes
Family Fun Center 1103 S Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Enchanted Castle is an amusement park with a variety of activities like laser tag, go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf and bowling and many other attractions. There is also an arcade and refreshments including alcohol for adults.
24.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Situated along the western shore of Lake Ellyn, Lake Ellyn Park is a wooded park area that can be used for boating and fishing. It includes a walking trail nearly a mile long, picnic areas, a playground and tennis courts.
24.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 7003 W Ogden Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to preserving the history of America's famous highway, Berwyn Route 66 Museum features a display of hub caps, old photographs, and other memorabilia. The museum is in the process of restoring a neon light monument.
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