- The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near Rockford, Illinois, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Gardens, Parks and Off Road & ATV.
- From Anderson Japanese Gardens to Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rockford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beloit, Loves Park, Cherry Valley and Oregon.
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Crystal Bowl is a traditional ten pin bowling alley with a retro décor style. The lanes offer automatic scoring, and there is an on-site concession stand and pro shop for serious bowlers.
40.8 Miles
Lake Geneva Lanes offers 16 lanes of bumper bowling and features league play, cosmic bowling, arcade games and pool tables. They also have a pro shop and a bar and grill with 20 flat-screen HDTVs.
41.2 Miles
Watson's Wild West Museum is a recreation of an old American western general store filled with antiques and collectibles from the late 1800s. The owner, Cowboy Doug, provides exhibit tours and tells stories of the old west.
41.4 Miles
Nearly 13 acres in a residential setting, Hill Climb Park provides recreational opportunities for everyone. The site holds two playgrounds, athletic fields, a basketball court, walking paths, a gazebo, seating areas and a picnic area.
41.5 Miles
An indoor and outdoor tennis facility, the Crystal Lake Racket Club features nine indoor tennis courts, an indoor practice lane, clay and standard outdoor courts, a fully stocked pro shop, and lessons or players of all levels.
41.6 Miles
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2567 State Rd 120, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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Offering team-based laser tag, CMP Tactical Lazer Tag Lake Geneva features a field with thirteen open structures, thick brush and open plains. The experience offers fully- and semi-automatic weapons and sniper rifles with several tactical games.
41.7 Miles
Located along a stretch of the Fox River, Buffalo Park Forest Preserve is a woodland retreat. It offers hiking and biking paths, scenic views, river access, and a sledding hill, when the weather permits. There is also a campground.
41.7 Miles
Bordering the Fox River, Cornish Park houses historical markers and buildings in addition to providing recreational space. Amenities include an adjoining bike trail, walking path, playground, athletic field, fishing spots and a gazebo.
42.0 Miles
Family-friendly entertainment is available year-round at Dan Patch Stables in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Choose from a variety of guided-tours, special themed sleigh or wagon rides, visit the petting zoo or let the little ones ride a pony, you'll be glad you came.
42.0 Miles
Nero's Pizza & Pub is a restaurant and bar that serves a full menu of pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, pastas, seafood, and entrees. The pub also hosts a variety of special events, like a White Elephant night and a chili cookoff.