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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25.0 Miles
17% 18 votes
Movie Theaters 5000 NW Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Crystal Lake Showplace Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers arcade games, private party rooms and a snack bar with food and drinks.
25.0 Miles
86% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 100 LW Besinger Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
Cinema 12 Theatre is a family-owned business. Cinema 12 Theatre shows a variety of movies throughout the course of a day. All auditoriums are equipped with Enhanced 4K Digital Projection and Datasat Sound.
25.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 115 Lw Besinger Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
Liberty Lanes is a bowling alley and sports bar that is available for private parties to rent for birthday parties or meetings. The bowling alley holds bowling leagues and also has a pro shop with bowling balls and equipment.
25.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 821 Silverstone Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
T-Bone Guide Service specializes in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin for the Multi-Species Angler. They provide patrons with information and advice on the best rods, baits and techniques needed to become a successful angler.
25.1 Miles
94% 69 votes
Architectural Buildings 4N739 State Highway 59, Bartlett, IL 60103 MoreLess Info
A Hindu place of worship, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, which is a major organization of the Swaminarayan Sect. The temple showcases an impressive limestone and intricately carved marble façade.
25.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Playgrounds 801 Circle Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 MoreLess Info
Nearly 13 acres in a residential setting, Hill Climb Park provides recreational opportunities for everyone. The site holds two playgrounds, athletic fields, a basketball court, walking paths, a gazebo, seating areas and a picnic area.
25.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue 5500-5526 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 MoreLess Info
Located in a 12-acre park, the Village Green Amphitheater is an open-air venue with casual seating on its surrounding grassy areas. Guests can enjoy concerts and other programmed events there, and food concessions are available.
25.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks #1 Alan Drive, Algonquin, IL MoreLess Info
Located along a stretch of the Fox River, Buffalo Park Forest Preserve is a woodland retreat. It offers hiking and biking paths, scenic views, river access, and a sledding hill, when the weather permits. There is also a campground.
25.3 Miles
67% 9 votes
Hiking Trails Route 59 & Golf Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60120 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy walking, jogging, rollerblading, and biking on a 8.9 mile paved loop trail at Poplar Creek Forest Preserve. The western portion of the preserve features unpaved secluded hiking trails through woodlands and prairies.
25.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 665 Barrington Avenue, Carpentersville, IL 60110 MoreLess Info
Offering activities, programs, and amenities to residents of the Dundee Township area, Dundee Township Park District hosts clubs, classes, and other organizations. The district includes playgrounds, fitness centers, community gathering places, and parks.
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