Free & Cheap Things to Do in Joliet, IL

  • The list below includes 228 free or cheap things to do in or near Joliet, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Race Tracks, Parks, Hiking Trails and Arcades.
  • From I&m Canal Trail to Pilcher Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Joliet and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Aurora, Naperville, Wheaton and Tinley Park.
  • The list below includes 228 free or cheap things to do in or near Joliet, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Race Tracks, Parks, Hiking Trails and Arcades.
  • From I&m Canal Trail to Pilcher Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Joliet and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Aurora, Naperville, Wheaton and Tinley Park.
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47.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 1207 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 5,000-square-foot fitness center, Recreation Center of Highland Park provides exercise equipment and a pool along with lessons and classes. The center also has a track for walking and running, basketball courts and a child care facility.
47.9 Miles
86% 148 votes
Gardens 71 North 500 West, Valparaiso, IN 46385 MoreLess Info
Covering 360 acres of prairies, wetlands, gardens and woodlands, Taltree Arboretum & Gardens welcomes the entire family. The children can enjoy the miniature steam engines, while the bird watchers can take any of the 5 trails totaling almost 4 miles to spot trumpeter swans and other 18 bird species.
47.9 Miles
50% 24 votes
Movie Theaters 1850 2nd Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
The Landmark Renaissance Cinema screens foreign and independent films on its big theater screens. The cinema has an onsite snack bar offering organic and fair trade snacks along with beer, wine, and sodas.
47.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 326 Central, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Built in 1847, the Francis Stupey Log Cabin is a historical and charming site to visit. The cabin is one of the oldest structures still standing in Highland Park and is surrounded by a lush lawn.
48.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 326 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
The stately Highland Park Historical Society Museum is home to the heritage and history of Highland Park. The museum is comprised of three structures through the acreage including the museum home, the adjacent log cabin and a bandstand.
48.1 Miles
- 2 votes
Mini Golf 2205 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Highland Park Golf Learning Center & Adventure Golf encompasses both a full driving range and a challenging 18 hole miniature golf course. They can also provide junior and adult golf instruction for up to six 45 minute sessions.
48.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Cultural Centers 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Available for private events such as weddings and reunions, the Highland Park Community House is a stunning estate to visit. The historic landmark is a red brick Colonial-Revival-style house that features multiple rooms including a grand ballroom and heritage garden.
48.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Des Plaines River Trail, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
A scenic nature preserve, the Half Day Forrest Preserve offers wilderness and wildlife viewing in a peaceful natural surrounding. The preserve features a pond for fishing, as well as picnic tables.
48.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 10520 S Rt 47, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
Bowl-Hi Lanes is a bowling alley that also offers a bowling technology center. The bowling alley is also known for having bands, such as the country band 'The Roadhouse Prophets', to play on Saturday nights.
48.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 1195 Half Day Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 MoreLess Info
Maintained by the Jewish Council for Youth Services, The Lil' - Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center features a heated pool with two shallow ends and a water slide. The center also has sports courts, and hosts lessons and camps.