- The list below includes 506 free or cheap things to do in or near Vernon Hills, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Playgrounds, Swimming Pool and Skating Rinks.
- From Century Park to The Blast Zone, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vernon Hills and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Glenview and Waukegan.
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Country Lanes is a 12-lane bowling alley that also features a sports bar that has 7 flat screen TVs. The alley also has a banquet hall that can accommodate up to 120 people at a time.
47.3 Miles
Simba and Nala's Dog Park provides an opportunity for our furry friends to stretch their legs and meet some new friends. The park is equipped with waste receptacles, a dog rinsing area, and a separate small dog area.
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Northern Illinois Un, Dekalb, IL 60115
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Consisting of a variety of athletic facilities, Northern Illinois University Athletics is home to many of the university's sport teams. The largest facility, the Huskie Stadium, hosts home football games with over 30,000 seats.
47.6 Miles
A 42 acre park, the Cudahy Nature Preserve is a scenic area that offers extensive hiking and biking trails. The Preserve is one of the state's wilder parks, offering largely unspoiled wilderness.
47.7 Miles
One of the most popular family friendly attractions in Hammond is Olympia Lanes. The bowling alley offers multiple lanes for league or casual play as well as a full service food and drink bar.
47.8 Miles
With a seasonal beer garden and live entertainment, Tinley Park Bowling Lanes is more than the average bowling alley. The venue caters to parties, private bowling, public bowling, and several mixed skill leagues.
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Visitors at the Wehr Nature Center can enjoy a self guided tour of the natural habitats around the center or participate in one of the programs led by the staff naturalists. Natural history displays and a small collection of live reptiles are within the facility itself.
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Casa Santiago is a Mexican restaurant and a live music venue. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, and serves a variety of Mexican specialties. It also hosts a variety of special events, including open mic nights.
48.3 Miles
Built in 1858 and functional until 2002, the Joliet Prison is now a museum. It is a well-known pop-culture reference in music, poetry and especially movie industry, since in here was shot the first season of Prison Break, among many other movies.