- The list below includes 506 free or cheap things to do in or near Vernon Hills, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Playgrounds, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- From Century Park to The Blast Zone, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vernon Hills and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Waukegan and Glenview.
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Five tennis courts are a main feature of the Hobson Corner Park, which can be accessed all year. There is also a no-fee splash pad for families and young children which is open from Memorial Day through October.
33.2 Miles
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244 votes
301 N. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
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Dupage Children's Museum is an interactive establishment where children can learn through playing. It has three floors, which hold meeting, party and special rooms, all of them with interactive exhibits.
33.3 Miles
An ice sports complex designed for family use, the Seven Bridges Ice Arena has an NHL regulation rink, an Olympic rink, and an upstairs turf area. The facility hosts hockey, ice and figure skating, and soccer.
33.5 Miles
Paradise Lanes Inc is an entertainment center that includes a 36-lane bowling alley, volleyball courts, and an outdoor beach bar. The center also features live music and karaoke nights on occasion.
33.7 Miles
Climb to the top of the 14-story tall Millennium Carillion and you can experience the wondrous musical bells and a breath-taking view of Naperville and beyond. Visitors also enjoy concerts from the lawns surrounding the tower.
33.7 Miles
Built in 1987, Paradise Miniature Golf, features 18 challenging and well manicured holes of golf. The course features cascading waterfalls, hills, banks and turns providing players with competitive fun on the greens.
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Greene Rd & Hobson Road, Naperville, IL 60517
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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.
33.7 Miles
A miniature golf course, Paradise Golf Park features 18 holes including one with an 85-foot run. The course is mostly par 2 or par 3 and offers waterfalls, trees, banks, turns and flowing water.
33.7 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.
33.8 Miles
Surrounded by 40 forested acres, Red Oak Nature Center and features seven hiking trails that are open until sunset. Inside the free center visitors can enjoy multiple classrooms and a wildlife viewing room with turtle and fish habitats.