Free & Cheap Things to Do in Naperville, IL

  • The list below includes 481 free or cheap things to do in or near Naperville, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Riverwalk to Green Valley Forest Preserve Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Naperville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oak Park, West Chicago, Lombard and Aurora.
  • The list below includes 481 free or cheap things to do in or near Naperville, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Riverwalk to Green Valley Forest Preserve Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Naperville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oak Park, West Chicago, Lombard and Aurora.
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27.8 Miles
95% 61 votes
541

The Grove

Historic Buildings 1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore an outdoor history and nature museum that spans 143 acres across diverse prairie grove land at The Grove. The Grove features a variety of native plants, animals and nature trails, and offers workshops and hands-on programs.
27.8 Miles
88% 8 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL 60074 MoreLess Info
Acquired as a wildlife and nature preserve in 1916, Deer Grove Forest Preserve spans 1800 acres. The preserve is of interest to students of wildlife and nature as well as to those who just want to jog or picnic.
27.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Swimming Pool 3600 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a water park complex with 5 pools at Flick Outdoor Pool. The water park features a lap pool, a diving well with one and three meter diving boards, and two giant water flume slides.
27.8 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks 3600 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Flick Park is an outdoor waterpark that's fun for children and adults alike. The park features multiple pools, water slides, a fenced in kiddie area, a diving well and more.
27.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks S. Northwest Hwy & E Hillside Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore a 330 acre nature preserve that features a significant heron rookery at Baker's Lake Nature Preserve. The preserve features a variety of unpaved trails for viewing the diverse wildlife that also includes egrets, geese, and coyotes.
27.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 49 East 95th St, Chicago, IL 60619 MoreLess Info
Abbott Park features a variety of sites for activities like basketball, baseball, and tennis. Visitors of the site can also enroll their children in both after-school and summer sports camps.
28.0 Miles
100% 18 votes
Fishing Kankakee River, Kankakee, IL MoreLess Info
Along the Kankakee River, Big River Fly Fishing offers drift boat trips for smallmouth bass. Fishing trips include all gear needed, and a number of instructional programs are available to those wanting to learn.
28.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Hiking Trails 2901 Deerpath Ln, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
A 119 acre protected wetland area, the Binnie County Forest Preserve allows visitors to take in scenic natural vistas, and to watch birds and wildlife. The Preserve also has a picnic area and a large open field.
28.2 Miles
54% 355 votes
549

Chinatown

Neighborhoods 318 West Cermak Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 MoreLess Info
Chinatown is a neighborhood and cultural center that features a variety of restaurants and shopping areas inspired by the Chinese tradition. Visitors of this site who are interested in photography may enjoy taking pictures of the site's architectural design.
28.2 Miles
94% 35 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
The River Trail Nature Center is a nature center focused on telling the story of native plants and animals that still thrive within the surrounding urban environment. Attractions include self-guiding trails, an exhibit building, and a children's nature discovery area.
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