- The list below includes 546 free or cheap things to do in or near Elgin, Illinois, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Bowling, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
- From Bluff Spring Fen to Elgin Community College, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elgin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Glenview and Aurora.
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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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Freedom Park is a small neighborhood park and home to the Park District administrative office, board meeting room, and preschool classroom. The park offers a playground, a soccer field, a splash area, and a picnic shelter.
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14912 S. Eastern Avenue, Unit 103, Plainfield, IL 60544
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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.
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A joint project of the City of Evanston and the Skokie Park District, Pooch Park is an off-leash dog park that spans 2.7 acres. The park has separate areas for small dogs and for agility training, and has water fountains.
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Running parallel to Chicago's commuter rail line north of the city limits, the nine-mile Green Bay Trail is suitable for all ages. The trail is used for bicycling, in-line skating, walking and cross-country skiing.
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24028 W Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544
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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.
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Gurnee Cinema is a 19 screen movie theater that also features the Ultrascreen Cinema Experience, a 70 feet wide and 3 story tall movie screen. The theater also has stadium seating and a special $5 Tuesdays promotion.
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The Wilmette Park District Community Recreation Center, features workshops, dance and exercise programs, gymnastics and sports gyms, and an auditorium. With 94,000 square feet and room for special events, it also serves as the base for several community programs.
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Naval Station Great Lakes Main Gate on Sheridan Road, Great Lakes, IL 60088
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Free to tourists, the Great Lakes Naval Museum offers guided tours and a valuable education concerning the history of the military, particularly the U.S. Navy. Throughout the year, special events and activities are planned for children and youth groups.
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An entertainment resource, the Wilmette Theatre offers first-run and art films as well as live theater productions, concerts, comedy and children's shows. The theatre also offers classes in acting and musical theater.