Free & Cheap Things to Do in Batavia, IL

  • The list below includes 433 free or cheap things to do in or near Batavia, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Gallery, Arts Centers and History Museums.
  • From Red Oak Nature Center to Batavia Bark Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Batavia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Aurora and Naperville.
  • The list below includes 433 free or cheap things to do in or near Batavia, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Gallery, Arts Centers and History Museums.
  • From Red Oak Nature Center to Batavia Bark Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Batavia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Lombard, Aurora and Naperville.
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35.7 Miles
89% 62 votes
Parks Michigan and Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Located just north of Chicago, Gillson Park is a 59-acre, multi-function area. Park visitors can go swimming in Lake Michigan, rent a sailboat, have a picnic, or go skating in the lighted ice rink.
35.8 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.
35.8 Miles
76% 312 votes
Beaches 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 MoreLess Info
The North Avenue Beach not only offers access to the lake, but also the chance to play volleyball or chess. The location also features a beach house, which features ocean-liner like architecture and dining opportunities.
35.8 Miles
Specialty Museums 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
The Field Museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about natural history through exhibits and children's programs. One of the location's main attraction, “Sue”, is the tyrannosaurus rex that has ever been discovered.
35.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks Oak Park, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Common park-related facilities are provided by the Euclid Square Park. There are nearly three acres of open land, a soccer field, four tennis courts, playground equipment, a ballfield, and a specially designed tot lot.
35.8 Miles
97% 268 votes
Religious Buildings 100 Linden Ave., At Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, IL MoreLess Info
The Baha'i House of Worship is distinguished as being the only House of Worship of its kind in the U.S. Followers of the Baha'i Faith worship and pray in the domed white building.
35.8 Miles
93% 14 votes
Music Venue Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
At Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, visitors can see a wide variety of performances, from live orchestra music to stand up comedy from nationally recognized comedians. The concert hall also hosts student performances from the Northwestern University's school of music.
35.9 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.
36.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 1500 N Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Adler Park is a large scenic park with plenty of trails and access to the Des Plaines River. It offers a 9-hole disc golf course, as well as a playground and community pool.
36.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Music Venue 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 MoreLess Info
Austin's Fuel Room is a live music venue that books a variety of local, regional, and nationally touring artists, typically in the rock and metal genres. The venue is combined with a restaurant and bar called Austin's Saloon and Eatery.
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