Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ottawa, IL

  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Ottawa, Illinois, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, National & State Parks, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Buffalo Rock State Park to Lasalle County 4-H Fair Grounds, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ottawa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Salle and Utica.
  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Ottawa, Illinois, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, National & State Parks, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Buffalo Rock State Park to Lasalle County 4-H Fair Grounds, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ottawa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Salle and Utica.
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47.9 Miles
73% 41 votes
Music Venue 105 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
First built in 1926, Arcada Theatre has served as a home for live performing arts and concerts for over eight decades. Notable performers like Jerry Lewis, George Burns and Gracie Allen, and Vincent Price have taken the stage here.
47.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Art Museum 215 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
The St Charles Heritage Center is a community center that as the goal of collecting, preserving, and presenting the history of St. Charles. The museum provides educational programs, exhibits, and articles to the community.
48.1 Miles
100% 15 votes
Parks 8 North Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Running along Fox River, Pottawatomie Park provides access for fishing and boating and also has a trail along the river. The park features a miniature golf course, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports facilities and an amphitheater for events.
48.6 Miles
91% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 1227 E Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563 MoreLess Info
Featuring second-run feature films, Ogden 6 Theatre has six auditoriums equipped with 4K digital projection and Datasat sound. The theater has two 3D screens, a party room, concessions with food and drinks and restroom facilities.
48.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 551 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Specializing in baseball training facilities, Finish Strong Indoor Sportsplex Llc offers visitors 30,000 square feet to practice their baseball skills. The complex has amenities like batting cages, pitching tunnels, and multipurpose indoor fields.
48.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 551 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
The mission of Force Elite Baseball is to offer an unparalleled comprehensive developmental baseball program for players of all ages. The organization offers individual instruction, group lessons, and open workout sessions.
48.7 Miles
80% 245 votes
Movie Theaters 619 East Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
The iPic Theaters welcomes its visitors with flat screen TVs, billiard tables, and an eatery which. The grab-and-go foods can be served in the cinema.
48.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 479 W Forest Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Pioneer Park features a pond with geese, two pavilions, a playground, two soccer fields, a splash pad and six fields that can be used for baseball and softball. There are also paved trails fit for walking or biking.
48.8 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 243 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
At Bowling Green Sports Center, visitors can choose from 36 lanes to bowl in. The center also has sand volleyball courts, as well as a lounge with dart boards and pool tables.
48.9 Miles
91% 23 votes
Dog Park Greene Rd & Hobson Road, Naperville, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
A 16-acre, off-leash canine recreation facility, Green Valley Forest Preserve Dog Park features fenced grassy fields with a separate 1.5-acre small dog area. The park provides picnic tables, shaded areas, walking trails and dog waste bags.
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