- The list below includes 433 free or cheap things to do in or near Batavia, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Gallery, Arts Centers and History Museums.
- From Red Oak Nature Center to Batavia Bark Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Batavia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Aurora and Naperville.
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36.8 Miles
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16400 W Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
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A large natural space, the Independence Grove Forest Preserve offers a wide variety of activities for visitors to partake in. Visitors can hike, fish, ice skate in season, swim, bike, boat, or cross-country ski.
36.8 Miles
During the summer, Camp Lakota runs a campground for families to set up tent in. The staff provides outdoor meals and the grounds include an archery course, climbing wall, and pool. Boy scouts can use the facilities year round.
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164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Housed in a building that incorporates the old Village Hall, the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum features historical exhibits, a classroom, community room, and archives and collections storage. Their centerpiece presentation is called 'Embracing Change: The Growth of Grayslake'.
37.0 Miles
Known for it's world class sporting clay range, Northbrook Sports Club offers trapshooting, skeet shooting, and a pro shop to its members. The range plays host to the World FITASC Sporting Championship competition.
37.0 Miles
Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to promoting and preserving the Village of Grayslake's pioneering history. The Society showcases an array of exhibits and features a Museum that has various collections and artifacts.
37.1 Miles
One of the premier private research institutions in the United States, the University of Chicago offers a variety of academic programs at the Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate levels. Former students of this institution include late renowned film critic Roger Ebert.
37.2 Miles
Hyde Park is a neighborhood that is best known for being the home of the University of Chicago, one of the premier academic institutions in the country. Visitors who are interested in photo opportunities can take architecture tours through this site.
37.3 Miles
A part of the Grayslake Park District, Molly's Pond is a small pond that is a popular spot for boating, fishing and ice fishing. The pond is also adjacent to hiking trails.
37.6 Miles
The Libertyville Sports Complex is an indoor and outdoor sporting facility that features a fitness center, a driving range, a softball field, and artificial turf soccer fields. The complex also has eight basketball courts.
37.6 Miles
Part of the Lake County Forest Preserves, Almond Marsh is a scenic wetland preserve and sedge meadow, and a popular destination for bird watching. The preserve also features a blue heron rookery.