- The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Dekalb, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Other Entertainment and History Museums.
- From Dekalb Park District to Northern Illinois University Athletics, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dekalb and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia and Elgin.
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The Beller Museum celebrates the heydays of the automotive and business industry world of Illinois. The museum features an array of classic cars, tools, parts and historical documents.
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A miniature golf course built on three tiers around a large waterfall, Lost Mountain Adventure Golf features 18 distinct and challenging holes. The course also hosts parties and special events.
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Located in the suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Arlington Park is a horse racing track just outside of Chicago. In 1981, the site hosted the first thoroughbred race that featured a million dollar purse.
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Located in Palatine, Illinois, the Orbit Skate Center offers roller skating lessons to people of all ages and abilities. The facility features parties and skating throughout the year. Both adults and children regularly visit the facility.
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2200 W Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60006
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Visitors can enjoy a variety of horse racing events and wagering on the races at Arlington International Racecourse. The horse racetrack also features a sports bar, a restaurant and a variety of contests and promotions.
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E Higgins Rd & Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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The Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a large 3,558 acre preserve populated by a 460 acre lake, several bike paths, and numerous picnic groves. The lake is open to canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and sailboats.
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53 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Elk Grove Bowl & Billiards is a bowling alley and pool hall that also features a pro shop, video arcade and bar and grill. They also offer cosmic bowling, league play, tournaments and party packages.
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As an indoor sports complex, Soccer Enterprises has a facility with two turf fields that hosts camps, classes, and soccer leagues. The center also hosts events such as antique shows and craft fairs.
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Located within a 24,000 square-foot complex, GenuWIN Sports Training Inc. is a sports training facility offering a number of services for the athletes training there. The facility offers training and personal instruction in softball, baseball, and soccer.
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Both indoor and outdoor soccer for both adults and children is featured at Soccer City. In addition to local leagues and summer camps, the facility holds classes and training sessions to improve soccer skills.