- The list below includes 705 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Ellyn, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, History Museums and Family Fun Center.
- From Lake Ellyn Park to Spring Avenue Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Ellyn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and West Chicago.
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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.
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The iPic Theaters welcomes its visitors with flat screen TVs, billiard tables, and an eatery which. The grab-and-go foods can be served in the cinema.
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601 N. Martingale Rd., Suite 115, Schaumburg, IL 60173
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GameWorks is an entertainment complex that features a large variety of fun and exciting arcade game attractions for its guests to enjoy. Those who visit commonly enjoy playing racing simulators, fighting games, carnival style games, and many others.
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Laugh Out Loud is exactly what the name suggests. It's a comedy club and actually a very innovative one. It's like the idea of anti-stress laughing therapy turned around into a full-fledged, fun holiday destination.
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E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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The Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a large 3,558 acre preserve populated by a 460 acre lake, several bike paths, and numerous picnic groves. The lake is open to canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and sailboats.
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550 S Park Blvd, Streamwood, IL 60107
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Members of Park Place Family Recreation Center receive access to locker rooms and fitness equipment. The pool has several lanes for swimming laps and a small water slide area. There are also swimming classes for children at this pool.
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At Whalon Lake, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like jogging and picnics next to a scenic lake. The lake features a gated dog park with over 8 acres for dogs to frolic and socialize in.
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Chasers Laser Tag is an amusement complex that offers a token-free video game arcade in addition to both open play and private sessions of laser tag. They also host parties, corporate outings, and special events.
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601 N. Martingale Rd, 105, Schaumburg, IL 60173
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A 20-screen movie theater, AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, mobile ticketing, independent films and a concession area.
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The Comedy Shrine is an improv and stand up comedy theater that holds many shows including open mic nights, and also offers classes and workshops for all ages. There is a two drink minimum for all shows.