- 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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Situated on 80 acres, Warren Township Park features open green spaces, wooded areas, fishing ponds and over a dozen sports fields and courts. The park has nearly two miles of walking trails, playgrounds, a skate park, picnic facilities and restrooms.
7.8 Miles
A family entertainment center, Aloha Falls Miniature Golf features two Hawaiian-themed miniature golf courses and an indoor table golf course. The center offers a cafe and bar, retro console games and tables for pool, ping pong and air hockey.
7.8 Miles
Fair Haven Lanes is a 24-lane bowling alley that features automatic scoring, competitive bowling leagues, and Sunday $1 games. The alley also has a video game arcade with video poker and slot machines.
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276 E Saddle Back Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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The Kids Castle At Deerpath Park is a community playground project which resulted in a volunteer-built playground structure. The surrounding Deerpath Park also features fishing spots, tennis courts, softball fields, and picnic tables.
7.9 Miles
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Des Plaines River Trail, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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A scenic nature preserve, the Half Day Forrest Preserve offers wilderness and wildlife viewing in a peaceful natural surrounding. The preserve features a pond for fishing, as well as picnic tables.
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Gurnee Cinema is a 19 screen movie theater that also features the Ultrascreen Cinema Experience, a 70 feet wide and 3 story tall movie screen. The theater also has stadium seating and a special $5 Tuesdays promotion.
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2 votes
2205 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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Highland Park Golf Learning Center & Adventure Golf encompasses both a full driving range and a challenging 18 hole miniature golf course. They can also provide junior and adult golf instruction for up to six 45 minute sessions.
8.0 Miles
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635 N Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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A public water park, Vernon Hills Family Aquatic Center features zero-depth pools for lap swimming and recreational use, a 700-foot lazy river and water slides. It also offers a sand playground, lockers, lounge chairs and a snack bar.
8.0 Miles
The Fort Hill Heritage Museum is a historical museum that offers free admission to people of all ages. The museum has artifacts including pioneer tools, the Mundelein House, quilts, antique Lake County maps, and war uniforms.
8.1 Miles
One of Illinois' most popular dog beaches, Moraine Park offers an extensive dog exercise area for permit holding, off-leash dogs to run and play. The park is also a popular historic place of interest as it dates back to 1892 as the grounds of the historical Hotel Moraine.