Free & Cheap Things to Do in Great Lakes, IL

  • The list below includes 404 free or cheap things to do in or near Great Lakes, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Military Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • From Great Lakes Naval Museum to Belvidere Arcade, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Great Lakes and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Waukegan.
  • The list below includes 404 free or cheap things to do in or near Great Lakes, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Military Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • From Great Lakes Naval Museum to Belvidere Arcade, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Great Lakes and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Waukegan.
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21.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 2625 Greenleaf Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
Art Distributors is an art and frame wholesaler that also sells oil paintings, prints, and designs. The company creates custom frames that are made out of regular and ornate wood.
21.7 Miles
92% 12 votes
Bowling 80 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 MoreLess Info
The AMF Hoffman Lanes is a non-smoking bowling center with 32 lanes of bowling available. Other amenities include a bar with flat screen TVs, pool tables, and an on-site pro shop.
21.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010 MoreLess Info
A museum of musical history and curiosities, the Sanfilippo Place de La Musique maintains collections of music boxes, phonographs, calliopes, coin operated pianos, and other musical artifacts. In all, it houses the largest collection of automatic instruments in the world.
21.8 Miles
77% 361 votes
Specialty Shops 2800 120th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144 MoreLess Info
Mars Cheese Castle has a very appropriate name being that the building design is in fact a castle. Not only can you find any type of cheese imaginable, but they also sell meats and bakery goods.
21.8 Miles
90% 20 votes
Parks Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
An extensive outdoor park with a network of trails for walking and biking, the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park features a variety of modern and contemporary works of art. The park also provides educational programs.
21.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 1685 W Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 MoreLess Info
Featuring a pond, Vogelei Park has a gazebo overlooking the water which can be used for fishing or viewing wildlife. The park is suitable for picnics and walking and has a playground, splash pad and rose garden.
21.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Baseball Fields 1675 Old Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 MoreLess Info
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.
22.0 Miles
96% 67 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1111 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193 MoreLess Info
Schaumberg's Spring Valley is the destination for holidays and happy occasions. The farms are relaxing and provide a healthy aura during the stay. The cattle and poultry such as cows and ducks add to its charm.
22.0 Miles
96% 24 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1111 E Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194 MoreLess Info
Part of the Schaumburg Park District, the Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary is a 135 acre nature preserve that includes wetland areas, forests, fields, and streams. The sanctuary is an ideal spot for bird watching or simply for quiet repose.
22.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Paintball 2250 Elmhurst Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
With high end products and the best new equipment, Discount Paintball is a paintball lover's dream. Products include air systems, loaders, hoppers, gear bags, scopes, paintballs, pads, and much more.
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