Free & Cheap Things to Do in Crystal Lake, IL

  • The list below includes 323 free or cheap things to do in or near Crystal Lake, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Trampoline Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Three Oaks Recreation Area to Veteran Acres Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Crystal Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Elgin and Libertyville.
  • The list below includes 323 free or cheap things to do in or near Crystal Lake, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Trampoline Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Three Oaks Recreation Area to Veteran Acres Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Crystal Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Elgin and Libertyville.
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43.7 Miles
84% 49 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 13608 Fox Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 MoreLess Info
Covering 1,350 acres, the Silver Springs State Park is a heavily wooded park crossed by the Fox River, and it is popular for fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
43.7 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.
43.7 Miles
91% 133 votes
Beaches Barker St, Racine, WI 53402 MoreLess Info
North Beach Park is a 745-foot beach on Lake Michigan that is barrier free. In addition, the park has a children's playground, sand volleyball court, and those who are able can climb a stairway for panoramic views of the lake.
43.7 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 23836 W Main Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
The main focus of the Plainfield Historical Society is the effort behind its Main Street Museum. Artifacts and exhibits which display the history of Plainfield are available for public viewing regularly, and tours can be arranged by appointment.
43.9 Miles
100% 19 votes
Distilleries 14912 S. Eastern Avenue, Unit 103, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Every Saturday, Tailwinds Distillery hosts a tour of its facilities while explaining the spirits making process. At the conclusion of the tour, visitors can sample a variety of spirits, from rum to tequila.
44.1 Miles
54% 355 votes
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Chinatown

Neighborhoods 318 West Cermak Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 MoreLess Info
Chinatown is a neighborhood and cultural center that features a variety of restaurants and shopping areas inspired by the Chinese tradition. Visitors of this site who are interested in photography may enjoy taking pictures of the site's architectural design.
44.1 Miles
95% 19 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3600 N. Green Bay Road, Racine, WI 53404 MoreLess Info
Sitting on 78 acres of natural wilderness, River Bend Nature Center provides facilities for summer camps, lectures, and art fairs. Visitors can also rent canoes from the center to take out on the river.
44.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 24028 W Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Works from artists Louis Icart and Salvador Dali are specialties at the Lockport Street Gallery, a local graphic arts gallery. In addition to Icart and Dali's etchings, the gallery also offers jewelry, hand-blown glass, and pottery, among other items.
44.3 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.
44.3 Miles
- 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 23729 W Ottawa Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Offering a venue for both baseball and softball tournaments, Plainfield Athletic Club arranges teams for each season. And along with supplying a field for play, the club further provides umpires for each competition.
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