- The list below includes 7 free or cheap things to do in or near Mattoon, Illinois, including 32 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Historic Districts and Bowling.
- From Douglas-Hart Nature Center to Lytle Park Pool, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mattoon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Effingham.
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Crystal Lake Park - Lake House abounds in scenic beauty. Boating enthusiasts can rent canoes, row boats or paddle boats for a small fee. The lake house that can be rented for various occasions and can accommodate unto 100 people.
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1096 County Road 1800E, Urbana, Champaig, Urbana, IL 61802
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Founded in 2011, Misty Pines Stables is an equestrian facility that offers a number of services for horses and their owners. These services include full-service boarding, riding lessons, and birthday party hosting.
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Public shows astronomy shows are put on display at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium during the week. The planetarium also offers educational programs for school groups, civic groups, scout troops, and others.
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The renowned Douglas Park is known for its two gymnasiums, grand ballroom, and their tennis courts. The park also has a kitchen, football stadium, outdoor pool, and even an artificial turf soccer field!
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Located near Parkland College, Dodds Park is a 110-acre park with 7 baseball fields and 12 soccer fields on its grounds. The park is known for its 'Tribute to Olympic Athletes Monument', where 41 Champaign County athletes are commemorated.
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Putt Zone Fun Center has two 18 hole mini golf courses, five batting cages with pitching machines, two trampoline basketball units and a robot boxing attraction. Their covered pavilion area provides seating for up to 100.
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Anita Purves Nature Center is a nature center offering nature themed educational programs for those of all ages. The center also hosts summer camps for children and maintains community garden plots available for rent at Meadowbrook Park.
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Dogs are allowed to run free at the Urbana Dog Park. For added safety and convenience, the park is equipped with a tall fence, small-dog section and a few benches where dog parents can take a rest.
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Covering 130 acres, with 3 miles of hard surface trails, Meadowbrook Park is ideal for jogging, skating or cycling. For children, it has the biggest playground in the district.
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The Carmike Beverly Cinema 18 is a movie theater multiplex that features 18 different auditoriums. The theater shows mostly Hollywood new releases in fully digital video and sound, and offers discount matinees and other promotions.