- The list below includes 404 free or cheap things to do in or near Great Lakes, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Military Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
- From Great Lakes Naval Museum to Belvidere Arcade, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Great Lakes and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Waukegan.
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25200 Saint Marys Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
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Once home to a former Illinois governor, Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home offers visitors a view of a historic 1920s building. On Sundays, visitors can take a one hour group tour of the grounds.
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Along with a full menu of Mexican dishes, the Red Iguana offers a nightclub environment with dancing and live musical performances. There is also a complete bar with a variety of drinks to choose from.
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Rocky's Funhouse Miniature Golf is birthday party central. Guests can try black light mini golf, a number of modern arcade games, pizza, a prize counter with tons of selections for every ticket value, and more.
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2413 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
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The People's Choice Family Fun Center is a popular place to have birthday parties. It offers fun activities for the whole family. Its main attractions are the redemption center, the arcade and the glow-in-the-dark mini golf.
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Organizing activities for children, The Little Gym provides gymnastics and dance classes for ages three and up. The gym offers birthday party packages that include fun activities and a party room.
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28201 N St Marys Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
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An extensive nature preserve, Old School Forest Preserve features an extensive network of trails suitable for hiking or running, as well as impressive wilderness views. The preserve also has restroom facilities.
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The Palladia Farm is a full-service equestrian facility that offers equestrian boarding, training, showing, and riding lessons. The company has a summer riding camp and a school of horse riding.
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16400 W Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
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A large natural space, the Independence Grove Forest Preserve offers a wide variety of activities for visitors to partake in. Visitors can hike, fish, ice skate in season, swim, bike, boat, or cross-country ski.
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The summer house of an elected Chicago mayor, Haines Museum is part of Bowen Park. It is one of the oldest buildings in the community, and it features antique furnishings, artwork, photographs and other memorabilia from the 1800's.
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The Liberty Theater is a historic theater that provides entertainment in the form of movies. The theater was once the employer of a young Marlon Brando and has the goal of recreating the golden age of movie-going.