Free & Cheap Things to Do in Great Lakes, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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17.2 Miles
86% 202 votes
Horse Races 2200 W Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60006 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of horse racing events and wagering on the races at Arlington International Racecourse. The horse racetrack also features a sports bar, a restaurant and a variety of contests and promotions.
17.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 9831 N Milwke Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Run by the University of Illinois Chicago, James Woodworth Prairie Preserve has exhibits that show Native American artifacts, fossils, and educational displays. Visitors can explore the prairie to see wildflowers, kill deer, and cicada.
17.3 Miles
67% 445 votes
Factory Tours 10100 Jelly Belly Lane, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 MoreLess Info
At the Jelly Belly Center visitors ride on a train through a mockup on a Jelly Belly warehouse. Along the way, visitors watch video monitor presentations, see dancing Jelly Belly characters, and taste the candy.
17.3 Miles
92% 362 votes
Horse Races 2200 West Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60006 MoreLess Info
Located in the suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Arlington Park is a horse racing track just outside of Chicago. In 1981, the site hosted the first thoroughbred race that featured a million dollar purse.
17.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
The Wilmette Park District is a park district that features a community garden, a community play field, and a number of recreational parks. The district is also home to a youth soccer league.
17.3 Miles
33% 12 votes
Bowling 1903 Schiller Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
With 10, real-wood lanes, the Wilmette Bowling Center offers both recreational and league bowling. Beer, wine and food are available on-site and the bowling center offers accommodations for special events and parties.
17.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 1510 W Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy horseback riding lessons and training for all levels of experience at Palatine Stables. The offer lessons from beginner level to advanced hunter-jumping in addition to pony rides and pony parties.
17.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 1120 80th Street, Kenosha, WI 53143 MoreLess Info
With 24 lanes, an outdoor drink patio, a full service bar, and surrounding flat screen TVs, Sheridan Lanes Inc is more than just a place to bowl, though it hosts many leagues, tournaments, and other bowling events.
17.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks S & Vail, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 MoreLess Info
Cronin Park includes a playground with swings and play structures, a picnic area with shelter, several benches and a biking and walking path around the park. The park is open nearly all day.
17.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 4 S Pine Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MoreLess Info
Moehling Park is a botanical area. The park has flowers, carved tree art and hand painted sculptures. There are also educational placards and a brick walkway.Moehling Park provides benches in the shade.
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