- The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near De Kalb, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Lake, Historic Homes and Parks.
- From Ellwood House Museum to Shabbona Lake State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in De Kalb and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and Elgin.
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100 West Lafayette Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
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The Reddick Mansion and Gardens are a historic house and grounds that date back before the Civil War. Managed by a local non-profit, tours through the restored building, rooms, and gardens are offered by reservation throughout the year.
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The Ottawa Scouting Museum focuses on the history of both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the area. It maintains permanent exhibits, and hosts rotating exhibits showcasing different aspects of scouting through the years.
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The Roxy Cinema is a movie theater that offers discounts to children under 12 and seniors over the age of 55. The cinema also offers discount cards that can be valid for up to two years.
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Guests can enjoy interactive exhibits at the Isle a la Cache Museum which cover the local area's history during the 18th century. Along with artifacts linked to the Great Lakes fur trade, there is a replica Native American longhouse.
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Offering first-run films, AMC Loews Woodridge 18 features 18 auditoriums with digital projection and stadium seating. The theater provides arcade game machines, private event hosting and a concession area serving food and beverages.
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Visitors at Loews Theaters can access 18 auditoriums with screenings of popular first-run movies alongside select independent and artistic films. The theater has an extensive concession stand with hot food offerings as well.
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E Romeo Rd Centennial Trl, Romeoville, IL 60446
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The total amount of land that belongs to the Centennial Trail - I&M Canal Trail and surrounding area covers 486 acres. The trail itself is 10.8 miles long and can be used for biking, hiking, showshoeing, and cross country skiing.
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Falcon Park is a community park with a half court basketball court, a playground area with a variety of climbing structures and play equipment, walking trails, and covered picnic areas.
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The Wide Water Gallery is a fine art gallery that features works by artists Charles Funk, Jim Killen, Ron Parker, and Paul Calle. The gallery specializes in limited edition prints, custom framing, and original artwork.
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Featuring draft beer and specialty drinks, Carretto's Bar & Bowling offers a dining menu as well as big screen televisions for watching sports programming. Six bowling lanes with automatic scoring and bumpers are available for individuals and private events.