Free & Cheap Things to Do in East Chicago, IN

  • The list below includes 176 free or cheap things to do in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
  • The list below includes 176 free or cheap things to do in or near East Chicago, Indiana, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and History Museums.
  • From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve to Olympia Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and Valparaiso.
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37.1 Miles
95% 61 votes
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The Grove

Historic Buildings 1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore an outdoor history and nature museum that spans 143 acres across diverse prairie grove land at The Grove. The Grove features a variety of native plants, animals and nature trails, and offers workshops and hands-on programs.
37.1 Miles
100% 8 votes
Visitor Centers 3000 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435 MoreLess Info
Pilcher Park Nature Center is over 640 acres of land that includes playgrounds, picnic grounds, hiking trails, bicycle trails and cross country ski trails. Visitors can also attend classes to learn about things like wildflowers, horticulture and birding.
37.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
History Museums 102 E Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
DuPage County Historical Museum collects and preserves the material culture documenting the county of DuPage, Illinois. The museum offers exhibits and artifacts collected by the DuPage County Historical Society since 1929 and artifacts collected by the Museum since its inception.
37.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 303 W Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Built near the original homestead of John Quincy Adams, Adams Park is a small county park. The park features walking trails, a scenic fountain, and several benches in shaded areas.
37.2 Miles
79% 57 votes
Observation Decks 455 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Climb to the top of the 14-story tall Millennium Carillion and you can experience the wondrous musical bells and a breath-taking view of Naperville and beyond. Visitors also enjoy concerts from the lawns surrounding the tower.
37.2 Miles
17% 6 votes
Fishing 741 E Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
The Plainfield Fishing Resort is a family owned and operated business that features park benches, picnic tables, restrooms, and swings. The nearby lake is stocked with Large Mouth Bass, Rock Bass, Blue Gill, and Walleye fish.
37.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Archery 22900 E Main Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 MoreLess Info
Glisson Archery & Pro Shop is an archery pro shop that sells bows, arrows, crossbows, and compound bows. The shop has a bow repair service that provides bow tuning and custom bow fitting.
37.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 208 W Union Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Wheaton's Memorial Park Leisure Center offers a variety of attractions for visitors, including live musical performances, the Taste of Wheaton festival each summer, and races. The park has tennis courts, a horse shoe pit, and picnic areas.
37.4 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks 616 Delles Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
Illinois Prairie Path is a multi-use nature trail for non-motorized public use and spans approximately 61 miles. It was the first U.S. rail-to-trail conversion and is surfaced primarily with crushed limestone surface, which is easy on feet and bike tires.
37.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Skating Rinks 1851 Landwehr Road, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Administered by the Glenview Parks and Recreation Department, the Glenview Indoor Ice Center is an ice skating rink that offers public skating as well as hockey programs. The center also hosts ice shows.
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