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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46.6 Miles
80% 10 votes
Movie Theaters Louis Joliet Mall, 3340 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet, IL 60431 MoreLess Info
Joliet's Cinemark Theatre is a franchise of the Cinemark chain, and shows first-run movies in digital video and sound. The theater offers a variety of concessions, including Starbucks coffee and ice cream.
46.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 9320 S Kenton Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 MoreLess Info
Open year-round, the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena is a community operated facility with party rooms and facilities available to rent. The district offers skating and figure skating lessons as well as hosting local recreational hockey leagues.
46.7 Miles
92% 87 votes
Architectural Buildings 33 East Four Mile Road, Racine, WI 53402 MoreLess Info
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built of Kasota limestone, red Streator Brick, tinted stucco and unstained tidewater cypress, Wingspread is a community meeting room. The 14,000 square foot building, a National Historic Landmark, has a large central ceiling and four wings.
46.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 11175 W 135th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 MoreLess Info
The Tampier Lake Greenway Cook County Forest Preserve is a forest preserve offering a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. Those visiting commonly enjoy having picnics in one of the many shelters or enjoying time in the outdoors.
46.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 9100 S 76th Street, Franklin, WI 53132 MoreLess Info
Croatian Park in Southeast Wisconsin covers 30 acres of land and hosts several soccer clubs that make use of the five available fields. There is also an annual Croatian Fest in the summer celebrating the food and culture of Croatia.
46.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 8th St & Canal Street, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, Lockport's Lincoln Landing is a park landscaped with flowers, trees, and paths. The center of the park has a large bronze sculpture of Abraham Lincoln as a young man.
46.9 Miles
92% 24 votes
Historic Buildings 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
Gaylord Building Historic Site presents a fantastically accurate, descriptive history about the place, especially the canal, with artifacts and pictures. The Gaylord building also houses the best restaurant of the town. It's a lively and informative destination.
46.9 Miles
93% 158 votes
Lighthouses 4725 Lighthouse Dr, Racine, WI 53403 MoreLess Info
The Wind Point Lighthouse was originally designed by Orlando Metcalfe Poe and was first used in 1880. Today, visitors can climb the 11 stories to the top, view the Fog Horn building that has been turned into a museum and gift store, and view the Fuel House.
46.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
History Museums 803 S State Street, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
Will County Historical Society preserves and displays the history of Will County. They offer a range of exhibits and share the history of Will County through their research and genealogical room, guided tours of the museum and gift shop.
47.0 Miles
95% 19 votes
Art Museum 201 W. 10th Street, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
The Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery offers art exhibitions of Illinois artists and artisans, including paintings, quilts, sculptures, and drawings. The art gallery also offers group tours and special events.