Free & Cheap Things to Do in Palatine, IL

  • The list below includes 670 free or cheap things to do in or near Palatine, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Soccer Field, Music Venue and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Falcon Park Recreation Center to Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palatine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and West Chicago.
  • The list below includes 670 free or cheap things to do in or near Palatine, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Soccer Field, Music Venue and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Falcon Park Recreation Center to Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palatine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and West Chicago.
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8.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
Spring Lake Park is a 2,032 acre recreational area that has been used by the public since 1950. Visitors can hike, fish, hunt, and camp at one of the three tent camping sites.
8.7 Miles
70% 10 votes
Bowling 191 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
River Rand Bowl is a bowling alley and restaurant with an old school theme. Birthday parties and group hosting is available, as well as league play and various special events.
8.7 Miles
33% 3 votes
Fishing 1091 W Dearborn Ln, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 MoreLess Info
Spendthrift Charters provides private fishing charters on Lake Michigan. Visitors can embark on fishing trips captained by licensed members of the Coast Guard ranging from 5 to 8 hours, and can fish for perch, salmon and trout.
8.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Tennis 96 N Elm Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
A family health and fitness club, The Lincolnshire Club offers a variety of amenities. It features a weight room, cardio facilities, swimming pool, and tennis courts. The club also hosts tennis camps, and offers lessons and classes.
8.8 Miles
65% 51 votes
Specialty Museums 400 N. Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
The original McDonalds hosts a special adjoining McDonald's museum which talks about the company's history and their various experiments. Food and beverage have the trademark M and it feels very special to have it here.
8.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dog Park Central Rd & E River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Administered by the city, the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area is an off-leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also feature a pond.
8.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Lake 1000 NE River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
A 38 acre forest preserve located between Des Plaines and Glenview, the Beck Lake Forest Preserve is a popular fishing spot for bass, northern pike, carp, catfish, bluegill, and a variety of other fish.
8.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 2625 Greenleaf Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Art Distributors is an art and frame wholesaler that also sells oil paintings, prints, and designs. The company creates custom frames that are made out of regular and ornate wood.
8.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 2 Yorkshire Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
A private swimming club, Lincolnshire Swim Club features a lap pool with eight lanes for serious swimmers, a kiddie pool, two diving boards, and a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
8.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Des Plaines River Trail, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
A scenic nature preserve, the Half Day Forrest Preserve offers wilderness and wildlife viewing in a peaceful natural surrounding. The preserve features a pond for fishing, as well as picnic tables.
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