Free & Cheap Things to Do in Downers Grove, IL

  • The list below includes 680 free or cheap things to do in or near Downers Grove, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arcades, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Hidden Lake Forest Preserve to Downers Grove Park District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Downers Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Skokie and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 680 free or cheap things to do in or near Downers Grove, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Arcades, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Hidden Lake Forest Preserve to Downers Grove Park District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Downers Grove and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Skokie and Evanston.
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History Museums 360 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
The Elgin History Museum, located in Elgin, Illinois, is situated in an 1856 building, which formerly was part of the Elgin Academy. The musem, which displays exhibits of Elgin's cultural history, is listed on the National Register of Historicl Places.
21.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 2239 Fir Street, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
The Roosevelt Outdoor Pool is a public pool open to local residents during the warmer months of the year. A large play pool with zero-depth entry, deep water drop slides, and a 5-lane activity pool are among the facilities available.
21.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 250 E Wood Street, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
The Palatine Park District Community Center is a multipurpose facility with a variety of fitness and recreation facilities, including tennis courts, a gym with gymnastics area, sand volleyball courts, and football and soccer fields.
21.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1930 Prairie Street, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Jackman Park is a community park offering a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a playground geared towards park's younger visitors as well as an open grassy area where live concerts are hosted during the summer.
21.2 Miles
62% 1471 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
At the Adler Planetarium, guests will have the chance to gather information, visit a variety of exhibitions, and attend shows that teach visitors about space. The location also features a gift store and a cafe.
21.2 Miles
100% 8 votes
Visitor Centers 3000 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435 MoreLess Info
Pilcher Park Nature Center is over 640 acres of land that includes playgrounds, picnic grounds, hiking trails, bicycle trails and cross country ski trails. Visitors can also attend classes to learn about things like wildflowers, horticulture and birding.
21.3 Miles
96% 142 votes
History Museums 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL MoreLess Info
There are 4 permanent exhibitions and more than 20,000 artifacts amassed in the collection of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Special events, such as fundraisings, are organized in here, as well as all around the year programs.
21.3 Miles
95% 191 votes
Colleges & Universities 1116 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 MoreLess Info
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.
21.3 Miles
31% 13 votes
Haunted Tours 200 N Spring Street, Elgin, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
Visitors can experience an interactive and frightening maze at Psychosis Haunted House. Visitors can sign up to be 'kidnapped', which consists of the actors capturing and including them in the performance.
21.3 Miles
100% 7 votes
Lake 1400 E Valley Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy scenic views of Lake Arlington from one of the walking paths that circle the lake. There are rental shops set up by the lake so visitors can take sailboats and kayaks out on the water.
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