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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30.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks 900 W Saint Charles Road, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Churchill Woods Forest Preserve is a 264 acre forest preserve populated by bur oak, white oak, black maple trees, and various wildflowers. The preserve is home to several state-endangered species of wildlife.
30.8 Miles
81% 16 votes
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Wire

Music Venue 6815 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL 60402 MoreLess Info
Wire is several things: a live music venue, a recording studio, and a center for music education. The facility hosts classes focusing on various aspects of music and production, and hosts a variety of events.
30.8 Miles
79% 14 votes
Music Venue 6733 W Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL 60304 MoreLess Info
Friendly Tap is a modern day juke joint and tavern. They offer beers on tap and lagers and also have a juke box, ping pong tables, darts, poker machines and live music.
30.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Camping Site 38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin, IL MoreLess Info
Burnidge Forest Preserve/Paul Wolff Campground is a 625 acre nature preserve populated by woodlands and prairie. Visitors will find 9 miles of multipurpose trails as well as a fishing pond. The preserve is also home to a variety of wildlife.
30.9 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 10520 S Rt 47, Huntley, IL 60142 MoreLess Info
Bowl-Hi Lanes is a bowling alley that also offers a bowling technology center. The bowling alley is also known for having bands, such as the country band 'The Roadhouse Prophets', to play on Saturday nights.
30.9 Miles
Bowling 401 Shepard Drive, Elgin, IL 60123 MoreLess Info
Operated and owned by family since 1965, Elgin Lanes is a modern bowling alley with many unique features. Guests can try one of the 30 bowling lanes, 6 billiard tables, join a league, or even host a birthday party.
30.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 2054 W Stearns Road, Bartlett, IL 60103 MoreLess Info
Filled with interactive displays, Bartlett Nature Center offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the native plant and animal life in the region. The center has reptiles, insects, stuffed animals, bones, and informative posters on display.
30.9 Miles
- 0 votes
National & State Parks 2054 W Sterns Road, Bartlett, IL 60177 MoreLess Info
A 3,400-acre preserve, the James 'Pate' Philip State Park aims to preserve and protect its diverse Illinois ecosystem. The park is a mixture of prairie, marshes and forest and features a visitor center with educational exhibits.
31.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 550 E Madison Street, Lombard, IL 60148 MoreLess Info
Lombard's Madison Meadow Park is a scenic green space that offers a variety of activities and amenities, including a small lake, a fully equipped playground for kids, a softball field, and a disc golf course.
31.0 Miles
- 1 votes
History Museums 557 Geneva Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Showcasing artifacts from the early settlers of Glen Ellyn, Stacy's Tavern Museum is a museum that is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum features a gift shop and also offers group tours by appointment.
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