Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gurnee, IL

  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Gurnee, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Children's Play Area, Trampoline Parks, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Warren Township Park to Gurnee Aquatic park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gurnee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kenosha, Glenview, Waukegan and Arlington Heights.
  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Gurnee, Illinois, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Children's Play Area, Trampoline Parks, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Warren Township Park to Gurnee Aquatic park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gurnee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kenosha, Glenview, Waukegan and Arlington Heights.
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22.0 Miles
33% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 9180 W Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
MovieMax Cinemas of Niles specialize in featuring foreign films. Playing movies in the Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam genres, the theater features a full service snack and drink bar.
22.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Recreation Centers 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 MoreLess Info
With a fitness center and gymnasium open to the public, Willow Recreation Center offers visitors recreational activities like volleyball, racquetball, basketball, and more. In addition to fitness, visitors can bring their dogs to socialize at the center's dog park.
22.2 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.
22.2 Miles
70% 10 votes
Bowling 191 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
River Rand Bowl is a bowling alley and restaurant with an old school theme. Birthday parties and group hosting is available, as well as league play and various special events.
22.3 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.
22.3 Miles
75% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 301 Golf Mill Center, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Niles 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room, theater rentals, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
22.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 220 Westmoreland Drive, Wilmette, IL 60091 MoreLess Info
Historic Roemer Park has been home to local Little League baseball players, including comedian Bill Murray, since its opening in 1953. Recent renovations to the baseball park brought improved dugouts, fences and concessions.
22.5 Miles
65% 51 votes
Specialty Museums 400 N. Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
The original McDonalds hosts a special adjoining McDonald's museum which talks about the company's history and their various experiments. Food and beverage have the trademark M and it feels very special to have it here.
22.5 Miles
69% 232 votes
Restaurants 798 W Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 MoreLess Info
Let your taste buds be tantalized by the wonders of Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Enjoy a variety of wines in a personal tasting accompanied by a menu of exquisitely prepared appetizers, main entrees, and desserts.
22.5 Miles
65% 20 votes
Arcades 723 W Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Inside its 20,000 sqaure foot facility, Party Time Palace offers a variety of entertainment options, from laser tag to miniature golf. The facility also contains indoor bounce houses, inflatable slides, and a mechanical bull.
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