- The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Freeport, Illinois, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Art Museum, Parks and Walking Trails.
- From Krape City Park to Jane Addams Recreation Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Freeport and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monroe, Rockford, Oregon and New Glarus.
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The Castle Rock State Park covers 2,000 acres and was established in 1970. Picnicking, hiking, small game hunting, and fishing are some of the activities to be performed in here.
26.2 Miles
Created as a living museum, the Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a 155-acre park, featuring gardens, fountains, and sculptures. A perfect location for hiking or biking the trails, there is a children's garden and facilities for weddings and private parties.
26.6 Miles
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens is a veritable time capsule of life in the Victorian era. Worth a visit to see one of the few remaining Swiss-style homes left in the United States and a leisurely stroll through the gardens.
26.7 Miles
Rocky Glen Ohv Park is a large park open to ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles only. The park features 120 acres of trails and woodland, with two trails reserved for beginners.
27.0 Miles
Founded in 1986, the J R Kortman Center For Design is a combination art gallery and store that specializes in items that showcase the principles of fine design. The facility also houses a small book and wine department.
27.2 Miles
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737 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
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Burpee Museum of Natural History exhibits over 70,000 specimens from the Paleontology, Anthropology, Geology and Biology domains. The children's favorite attractions are, of course, the dinosaurs, with Jane the T-Rex and Homer the Triceratops in the lead.
27.2 Miles
The Discovery Center Museum combines playing and learning, with the aid of its more than 250 hands-on exhibits. Special events can be programmed in here, all around the year.
27.4 Miles
Fully restored in 1997, Beckman Mill is an operational grist mill that dates to 1868. Located in Beckhman Mill Park, visitors can also explore the nearby mill pond, fish ladder, garden, and visitor center.
28.2 Miles
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125 votes
1354 North 2nd Street, Rockford, IL 61107
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens is a botanical garden featuring over 11,000 sq ft. of plant exhibition. Water fountains and falls, a pedestrian bridge, patios, walkways and seating areas set the stage for beautiful tropical plants and featured events.
28.2 Miles
Featuring designated public skating hours, Carlson Artic Ice Arena offers visitors a 185 foot long ice arena that hosts both youth and adult hockey programs. The arena also hosts freestyle figure skating sessions.