Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rockford, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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Equipped with rental paintball guns and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
7.6 Miles
91% 22 votes
Parks 300 S. Walnut, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 MoreLess Info
Located in the Cherry Valley of Illinois, Beumann Park is located on the banks of Lake Kishwaukee. It offers very good stertches for riding and walking. There is abundance of parking space and benches.
7.8 Miles
93% 27 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 4503 Interstate Blvd, Loves Park, IL MoreLess Info
Built in 2006, the Rockford Riverhawks Baseball stadium can welcome up to 4,000 people. Among the amenities, in here there are eateries, a Party Porch, and a children's area.
8.1 Miles
83% 112 votes
National & State Parks 7223 West Lane Road, Loves Park, IL 61011 MoreLess Info
Picnicking, swimming, and hunting are some of the activities to be performed in the Rock Cut State Park. A local marina and campgrounds are also found, as well as a 77 mile-long trail system for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
11.8 Miles
- 3 votes
Bowling 1940 N State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 MoreLess Info
Not only can guests go bowling at Dodge Lanes, but they can also play a game of pool. The location also features a bar for those who are interested in purchasing an adult beverage.
12.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 1006 W Lincoln Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008 MoreLess Info
The Belvidere Park District is a center for activities, recreation, and community events. It hosts events ranging from runs, dances, and triathlons to theatrical and musical presentations, and maintains athletic and playground facilities.
16.1 Miles
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Billiards/Pool Halls 614 E. Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI 53511 MoreLess Info
The Carom Room is a pool hall focused on the pool and darts player that hosts numerous tournaments throughout the year. Tournament games are also streamed online live. The friendly staff also serves food from the kitchen menu.
16.3 Miles
The Angel Museum is the largest collection of different types of angels located in a pre-renaissance Italian church architecture building with stained glass windows. There is a gift shop and they have regular events, and event hosting in either the large banquet room or the shaded patio.
16.4 Miles
76% 17 votes
Specialty Museums 700 College St, Beloit, WI 53511 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1893, the Logan Museum of Anthropology has long been a teaching museum to the prestigious Beloit College. The museum features historical artifacts, paintings and literary collections that preserve the history of the world's cultures.
16.4 Miles
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History Museums 845 Hackett Street, Beloit, WI 53511 MoreLess Info
Home to Lincoln Center and the Hanchett-Bartlett House, the Beloit Historical Society documents and preserves local history. Exhibits at the site include a sports hall of fame, veteran's gallery and memorial, and research library.
16.5 Miles
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Specialty Museums 500 Emerson, Beloit, WI 53511 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1893, Logan Museum of Anthropology-Beloit College houses a vast and varied collection of artifacts and educational displays. The Museum hosts approximately 15,000 ethnographic and over 200,000 archaeological objects from 129 countries. They also display actual and virtual exhibits.
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