- The list below includes 478 free or cheap things to do in or near Chicago, Illinois, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Neighborhoods, Observation Decks and Jazz/Blues Bars.
- From Lake Michigan to Millennium Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Oak Park, Evanston and Lombard.
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Grammy-winning blues guitarist plays “Smoking Gun,” “Consequences,” and other hits from his sterling, four-decade career
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Brunswick Zone (formerly known as Hawthorn Lanes) provides 40 individual lanes of ten pin bowling, including GLOW lanes with specialty glow-in-the-dark lighting. Visitors can also access a full video arcade, lounge, snack bar, and pro shop.
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Opened in 1981 to celebrate 150 years since the town was established, Riverwalk has plenty of attractions for the entire family, including a playground, a beach and grill resort, and 1,75 miles of walkway along the river.
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The Massacre Haunted House is a 20,000 foot haunted house hosted annually. The haunted house is designed for adults. Visitors may tour the house in groups of six or seven, walking through over sixty rooms with frightening decorations and actors.
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83rd & Book Road, Naperville, IL 60567
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Located on 1829 acres of land in total, the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve is a forest preserve that contains a large amount of biodiversity. Visitors commonly enjoy walking through the trails or having picnics while enjoying the natural scenery.
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Hollywood Palms Cinema is more than a movie going experience. It has also a private screening room, a restaurant and a bar, making it ideal for both adults and children.
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70 votes
1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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Part of the Loyola University campus, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was once the home of General Electric founder, Samuel Insull and, later, the residence of the Cuneo family. The site is now used for classes and special events.
30.5 Miles
Situated on the lake waterfront, Century Park features common park amenities like fishing, a bike trail, picnic areas, a children's playground, and public restrooms. Athletic fields for baseball, softball, and volleyball are also available.
30.7 Miles
Ball Factory Indoor Play & Cafe has open play for children in their tot area, huge play structure, foam ball area and driving room. The cafe has snacks and also has free wi-fi and coffee for adults.
30.7 Miles
Spendthrift Charters provides private fishing charters on Lake Michigan. Visitors can embark on fishing trips captained by licensed members of the Coast Guard ranging from 5 to 8 hours, and can fish for perch, salmon and trout.
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Dellwood Park offers visitors the chance to play baseball, soccer, horseshoes, tennis, and sand volleyball. The 150-acre park also contains hiking and walking trails, a pavilion, picnic shelters, and a playground.