- The list below includes 528 free or cheap things to do in or near Evanston, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Beaches, Parks and Music Venue.
- From Northwestern University to Dawes Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Evanston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Lombard.
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42W690 Il, Rt 64, St. Charles, IL 60175
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St Charles Farms & Equestrian Center provides facilities for all areas of horse care, training, and lessons. They are a multi-use facility balancing the needs of Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, and Western Pleasure disciplines and have students compete in various circuits.
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Portage Public Marina provides access to Lake Michigan via the Burns Portage Waterway. The marina features fishing from the pier and is also a boat launching site for Lake Michigan.
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Built in 1858 and functional until 2002, the Joliet Prison is now a museum. It is a well-known pop-culture reference in music, poetry and especially movie industry, since in here was shot the first season of Prison Break, among many other movies.
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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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At Infinity Sport Horses, visitors can enroll in clinics and training programs to learn the basics of horse care and riding. The facility hosts monthly horse shows where visitors can watch competitive riders show off their skills.
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Located along a lake, Bruce Ponti Memorial Park features a large grassy area suitable for sports and other recreational activities. The park provides a children's playground, paved walking paths, trees, benches and sand volleyball courts.
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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.
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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.
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Judgement Farms is a full service barn that has the goal of providing instruction that will improve horse-riding skills for all ages. The farm tailors each lesson to the student's way of learning.
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23144 W Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL 60544
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A 200-acre lake with surrounding habitats comprise the Lake Renwick Preserve - Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. The preserve is home to a wide variety of bird species such as herons and egrets as well as an abundance of plantlife.