- The list below includes 323 free or cheap things to do in or near Crystal Lake, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Trampoline Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Three Oaks Recreation Area to Veteran Acres Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Crystal Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Elgin and Libertyville.
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Busse Woods
E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Locally known as Busse Woods, this managed park area is officially designated as the Ned Brown Preserve. It features wetlands, open fields, and heavy forest and is popular with fishermen, hikers, birdwatchers, and noted for a small pasture of elk.
20.8 Miles
Located on 72-acres of land in total, Olympic Park is a park complex featuring a large variety of amenities and facilities. 17 soccer fields, five softball fields, a walking path, basketball courts, and a playground are among these amenities.
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Featuring outdoor exercise equipment, Fountain Square Park offers visitors a multiple structure playground with slides, spring animals, and more. The park has a sensory garden, with a variety of flowers planted to engage sight, touch, and smell.
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Gurnee Cinema is a 19 screen movie theater that also features the Ultrascreen Cinema Experience, a 70 feet wide and 3 story tall movie screen. The theater also has stadium seating and a special $5 Tuesdays promotion.
21.1 Miles
The family-friendly athletic facility of North Park contains amenities for a variety of outdoor sports. These include tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, and areas for cross country skiing.
21.2 Miles
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232 votes
798 W Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Let your taste buds be tantalized by the wonders of Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Enjoy a variety of wines in a personal tasting accompanied by a menu of exquisitely prepared appetizers, main entrees, and desserts.
21.2 Miles
A private swimming club, Lincolnshire Swim Club features a lap pool with eight lanes for serious swimmers, a kiddie pool, two diving boards, and a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
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The Marsh Park is a community park that features a playground, a swing set, picnic tables, bleachers, and a baseball field. The playground also has multiple slides and a rock climbing wall.
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Among the attractions offered by the Wheeling Aquatic Center is Willie the Whale, a toddler-sized water slide. The center also offers a variety of pools, slides, and activities, as well as a sand play area and a cafe.
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193 votes
583 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is a restaurant that serves Italian food, seafood, and appetizers along with a selection of wines. The restaurant has a tasting room and also a wine club.