Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wheeling, IL

  • The list below includes 637 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheeling, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Restaurants.
  • From Cole Taylor Friendship Park to Dam 1 Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheeling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 637 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheeling, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Restaurants.
  • From Cole Taylor Friendship Park to Dam 1 Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheeling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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39.3 Miles
67% 21 votes
Horseback Riding 16717 S Lockwood Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477 MoreLess Info
Forest View Farms is a recreational facility that features pony rentals, horseback riding lessons, hay and sleigh rides, and carriage rides. The facility also has a petting farm and sells horses.
39.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 24028 W Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Works from artists Louis Icart and Salvador Dali are specialties at the Lockport Street Gallery, a local graphic arts gallery. In addition to Icart and Dali's etchings, the gallery also offers jewelry, hand-blown glass, and pottery, among other items.
39.3 Miles
- 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 23729 W Ottawa Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Offering a venue for both baseball and softball tournaments, Plainfield Athletic Club arranges teams for each season. And along with supplying a field for play, the club further provides umpires for each competition.
39.4 Miles
43% 102 votes
National & State Parks 1452 Hwy H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 MoreLess Info
Although the park itself is 271 acres, the beach is rather small. However, it is very clean and has good restroom facilities.
39.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 2280 Plainfield Road, Oswego, IL 60543 MoreLess Info
Featuring both an indoor and outdoor arena, Gateway Riding Center offers a variety of horse riding lessons for visitors from trained professionals. Visitors can also board their horses at the barn.
39.5 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 5615 Castle Ct, Racine, WI 53406 MoreLess Info
The bowling alley, Castle Lanes, features free Wi-Fi Internet, HDTV's, and iPod hookups. The alley also has competitive bowling leagues for adults and a fully stocked pro shop with baking and resurfacing.
39.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Marinas 2 Christopher Columbus Causeway, Racine, WI 53403 MoreLess Info
Comprised of 921 boat slips, Reef Point Marina is located between Chicago and Milwaukee. The marina offers a restaurant, a ship store, a fuel dock, and restroom and shower areas.
39.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
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Skatetown

Skating Rinks 1825 Sycamore Avenue, Racine, WI 53406 MoreLess Info
With lessons offered to beginners, Skatetown has an indoor rink for freestyle roller skating. The rink offers birthday party packages that include group admission to the rink, skate rentals, and a party room.
39.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 16145 W Bruce Road, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
Arriviste Arabians is a horse boarding facility that also provides horseback riding and equine education. Both private and group horseback riding lessons are offered, as well as a full arena for views of the animals.
39.7 Miles
17% 6 votes
Fishing 741 E Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
The Plainfield Fishing Resort is a family owned and operated business that features park benches, picnic tables, restrooms, and swings. The nearby lake is stocked with Large Mouth Bass, Rock Bass, Blue Gill, and Walleye fish.
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