Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lincoln, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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29.5 Miles
91% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 1111 Wylie Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705 MoreLess Info
The Bloomington Galaxy 14 Cinema is a movie theater that features assistive listening devices, stadium seating, birthday party rooms, and select Digital 3D auditoriums. The theater also serves food and beverages and has group ticket discounts.
29.5 Miles
98% 42 votes
Fishing 3322 S. Kimbrough, Springfield, MO 65807 MoreLess Info
Capt Rick's Fishing Guide Service offers guided trips from an experienced tournament fisherman who specializes in instructional fishing techniques and deep water tactics for bass. He provides trips on three different lakes.
29.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Skating Rinks 3710 Greenswitch Road, Decatur, IL 62526 MoreLess Info
George's Skate Center is a roller and inline skating rink that offers open skating, and also hosts birthday parties and special events. The center also sells a wide variety of skates and skating accessories.
29.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
History Museums 420 W. Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL MoreLess Info
A story of immigration, Hieronymus Mueller Museum celebrates the inventions and patents of a German engineer. Exhibits include family photographs, antique cars and information about the Mueller Company and plant.
29.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Landmarks 125 North Pine Street, Decatur, IL MoreLess Info
James Milliken Homestead is the former residence of James and Anna Millikin and is open for tours. Millikin's founded Millikin University, Millikin Bank, and Millikin Estate Trust and in 1974, the Homestead was added to the Register of Historic places.
29.9 Miles
83% 66 votes
Botanical Gardens 2500 South Eleventh Street, Springfield, IL 62705 MoreLess Info
Washington Park Botanical Gardens is an escape from its urban surroundings. It provides peace and tranquility while educating you about nature. it is home to over 1200 species of plants. School trips are offered free. it's ideal for wedding receptions and business meetings.
29.9 Miles
75% 8 votes
Ice Skating 201 S Roosevelt Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701 MoreLess Info
The Pepsi Ice Center is an ice skating complex offering a variety of ice skating programs year round. The center also offers frequent open skate sessions and maintains a snack bar, rental shop, and locker room facilities.
29.9 Miles
86% 7 votes
Family Fun Center 1501 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701 MoreLess Info
A family entertainment center, Grady's Family Fun Park features bumper boats, go-karts, an 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages, arcade games and carnival rides. The park offers food and drinks and is suitable for private parties and events.
30.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 1006 E Lincoln Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 MoreLess Info
Bloomington's Twin City Lanes is a retro styled bowling alley that features synthetic lanes and electronic scoring, and hosts open bowling as well as tournaments and league play. The alley also has a full bar.
30.1 Miles
96% 46 votes
History Museums 200 N Main Street, Bloomington, IL MoreLess Info
Opened in 1904, McLean County Museum of History exhibits items concerning the local history, but not only. Probably the most well known artifact is the bench outside, where Lincoln himself sat.
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