Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bloomington, IL

  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Bloomington, Illinois, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Constitution Trail to Walt Bittner Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bloomington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Normal.
  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Bloomington, Illinois, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Constitution Trail to Walt Bittner Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bloomington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Normal.
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48.1 Miles
93% 40 votes
Art Museum 500 East Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820 MoreLess Info
The Krannert Art Museum is opened for anybody who wishes to enjoy exhibitions covering a wide variety of art schools from all over the globe and from any different periods of time – some archeological findings are a couple of thousands years old.
48.2 Miles
78% 9 votes
Parks 1505 N. Broadway, Urbana, IL MoreLess Info
Anita Purves Nature Center is a nature center offering nature themed educational programs for those of all ages. The center also hosts summer camps for children and maintains community garden plots available for rent at Meadowbrook Park.
48.2 Miles
61% 33 votes
Music Venue 708 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL MoreLess Info
The Canopy Club is a live music venue and club that books local, regional, and national artists in a variety of musical genres. The club also features a full bar, and serves a variety of foods.
48.3 Miles
86% 29 votes
Historic Homes 200 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802 MoreLess Info
Extracting its philosophy from the Japanese way of life, Japan House builds its program around the Art of Tea, or Chado. It is surrounded by a quiet and peaceful garden.
48.3 Miles
86% 22 votes
Natural History Museums 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL 61801 MoreLess Info
Artifacts representing cultures from all around the world are exhibited at the Spurlock Museum, dating back to Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. Public events are organized all around the year, as well as private events.
48.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
History Museums 600 S Gregory Street, Urbana, IL 61801 MoreLess Info
Housed on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The William R & Clarice V Spurlock Museum features an array of cultural artifacts from around the world including pieces from Africa, South America and the Ottoman Empire.
48.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Recreation Centers 1102 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61803 MoreLess Info
Located in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Campus Recreation Center East offers amenities like an aquatic center, a gym, basketball courts, racquetball courts, and more. The aquatic center has a pool, spa, and water slide.
48.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 505 W Stoughton Street, Urbana, IL 61801 MoreLess Info
With 2,000 square feet dedicated as a dance studio, Phillips Recreation Center provides community programs for folk dancing, ballet, tap, and more. In addition to the studio, the center has a fitness room and a lounge.
48.5 Miles
100% 17 votes
Parks 206 W. Park, Urbana, IL 61801 MoreLess Info
Crystal Lake Park - Lake House abounds in scenic beauty. Boating enthusiasts can rent canoes, row boats or paddle boats for a small fee. The lake house that can be rented for various occasions and can accommodate unto 100 people.
48.7 Miles
97% 35 votes
Libraries 210 West Green Street, Urbana, IL MoreLess Info
Urbana Public Library is a cozy little place that has a huge collection of books and is also equipped with a video library. It also has a cafe, wifi and reading rooms.
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