Free & Cheap Things to Do in Crystal Lake, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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40.7 Miles
100% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 1505 N Bridge Street, Yorkville, IL 60560 MoreLess Info
Offering a wide array of new film releases, NCG Cinemas is a popular entertainment venue in Yorksville. This theater also offers 3D films along with an Xtreme (or extremely large) screen used to show feature films.
40.8 Miles
93% 69 votes
Botanical Gardens 2715 S. Main St, Rockford, IL 61102 MoreLess Info
Created as a living museum, the Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a 155-acre park, featuring gardens, fountains, and sculptures. A perfect location for hiking or biking the trails, there is a children's garden and facilities for weddings and private parties.
40.8 Miles
The Angel Museum is the largest collection of different types of angels located in a pre-renaissance Italian church architecture building with stained glass windows. There is a gift shop and they have regular events, and event hosting in either the large banquet room or the shaded patio.
40.8 Miles
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Specialty Museums 500 Emerson, Beloit, WI 53511 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1893, Logan Museum of Anthropology-Beloit College houses a vast and varied collection of artifacts and educational displays. The Museum hosts approximately 15,000 ethnographic and over 200,000 archaeological objects from 129 countries. They also display actual and virtual exhibits.
40.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Museum 500 Emerson, Beloit, WI 53511 MoreLess Info
Located on the campus of Beloit College, the Wright Museum of Art Beloit College is a teaching museum. It has an extensive permanent collection, which it supplements with traveling exhibits and student works.
41.0 Miles
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Bowling 1211 N Bridge Street, Yorkville, IL 60560 MoreLess Info
Featuring 16 lanes available for play, Yorkville Bowl is a bowing alley featuring a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. In addition to bowling, the alley also has a full bar, video game room, and birthday party hosting.
41.1 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.
41.3 Miles
91% 506 votes
Parks 2045 North Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60610 MoreLess Info
Featuring a statue of President Lincoln himself, Lincoln Park is a neighborhood that features a cafe and plenty of greenery for guests who wish to escape the city. The location also features the free Lincoln Park Zoo.
41.3 Miles
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Bowling 1218 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI 53511 MoreLess Info
Diamond Lanes is a 16 lane bowling alley that offers league play, a pro shop, specials and parties. Their bar and grill features burgers, pizzas and more and includes 9 flat screen TVs.
41.4 Miles
62% 13 votes
Skating Rinks 1303 Naperville Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
A roller skating facility catering to traditional as well as in-line skaters, USA Skate Center is open year-round. The rink also caters to private groups, birthday parties, and offers skate rentals and lessons to all ages.
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