Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gurnee, IL

  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Gurnee, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Children's Play Area, Trampoline Parks, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Warren Township Park to Gurnee Aquatic park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gurnee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kenosha, Glenview, Waukegan and Arlington Heights.
  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Gurnee, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Children's Play Area, Trampoline Parks, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Warren Township Park to Gurnee Aquatic park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gurnee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kenosha, Glenview, Waukegan and Arlington Heights.
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24.0 Miles
88% 8 votes
Skating Rinks 2800 Oakton Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Oakton Ice Arena is a regulation-size ice rink. The rink offers public skating hours, as well as ice hockey and figure skating programs with trained and experienced coaches and instructors.
24.0 Miles
33% 3 votes
Landmarks Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Imitating the famous tower in Italy, Leaning Tower of Pisa is a water tower disguised as a life-size replica. The tower is often used as a photo op for travelers and tourists.
24.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Natural Landmarks 8199 N Caldwell Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
A forest preserve, the Miami Woods features relaxing trails for cyclists and walkers in and around Cook County. And with a variety of plant species, this park further provides for both bird and wildlife watching.
24.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 8100 N. Ozark, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Situated on wood chips, Oakton Manor has an outdoor playground, complete with double slides, a walking bridge, and seesaws. The park has benches for visitors to sit on so they can watch their children play.
24.1 Miles
100% 11 votes
National & State Parks E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 MoreLess Info
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.
24.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
Paintball 4866 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Paintball Explosion Retail Store is a paintball supply shop that features an array of guns, paintballs, gear, apparel, and accessories. The staff is very knowledgeable about the sport, as most are referees.
24.1 Miles
57% 7 votes
Beaches 2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Named for its iconic lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach offers visitors a lifeguard protected beach to swim at. The beach has a trail that leads visitors to the historic lighthouse and surrounding woodland.
24.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 6501 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53406 MoreLess Info
Paradise Lanes Inc is an entertainment center that includes a 36-lane bowling alley, volleyball courts, and an outdoor beach bar. The center also features live music and karaoke nights on occasion.
24.2 Miles
83% 65 votes
Lighthouses 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Sharing the site with the Evanston Art Centre, the Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the US Government. Since it was the first lighthouse built in this area, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
24.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Pubs 300 Eastgate Ct, Algonquin, IL 60102 MoreLess Info
Nero's Pizza & Pub is a restaurant and bar that serves a full menu of pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, pastas, seafood, and entrees. The pub also hosts a variety of special events, like a White Elephant night and a chili cookoff.
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