- The list below includes 10 free or cheap things to do in or near Lincoln, Illinois, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Aviation Museums.
- From Lincoln Park District to Kickapoo Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lincoln and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield.
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The official home field for the baseball team Peoria Chiefs, O'Brien Field is now called the Dozer Park. Besides the regular sets all around the field, it also has 20 luxury suites.
39.2 Miles
Peoria Riverfront Museum is not only a place where artifacts are exhibited, but also a place for moviegoers. It also hosts children and adult classes and camps, and special events on national holidays.
39.3 Miles
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273 votes
110 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL 61629
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Experience, up close, the rugged machinery that helped build our nation at the Caterpillar Visitor Center. Visitors young and old will learn the history, experiment with 3D design simulators, and marvel at the driving simulators.
40.0 Miles
A small, one-acre park, Giant Oak Park contains a single burr oak tree with branches spanning 100 feet and believed to be over 300 years old. Visitors can walk around the tree and utilize the space for picnics.
40.9 Miles
Established in 1951, Luthy Botanical Gardens is home to five acres of tranquility in the heart of Peoria. Featuring a dozen theme gardens, fountains, and Conservatory, this is an ideal place for picture taking or a quiet afternoon.
41.1 Miles
Hosting a variety of local, regional, and nationally touring stand up comics, the Jukebox Comedy Club offers full food and drink menus in addition to comedy entertainment. The club also produces a regular podcast about standup.
42.3 Miles
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6 votes
3225 N Dries Ln, Ste 2, Peoria, IL 61604
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A 50-lane facility, Landmark Recreation Bowling Center provides open and league bowling as well as private event hosting. The center features automatic scoring, synthetic lanes, pop-up bumpers and a pro shop along with a bar and grill.
42.3 Miles
Reynolds Landmark Cinemas is a 12 screen movie theater that shows first run films. The theater has digital projection and shows 3D films and is available to host birthday parties and other special events.
42.9 Miles
Peoria Riverfront Museum maintains a wide range of exhibits and collections to satisfy any museum enthusiast. Experience the solar system in the Dome Planetarium or enjoy 3-D movies in the five-story tall Giant Screen Theatre.
43.4 Miles
Forest Park is a nature center that features hiking trails, musical and educational programs, and a museum. Guests of this site will be able to visit the bird observation room and the nature store.