Free & Cheap Things to Do in Highland Park, IL

  • The list below includes 521 free or cheap things to do in or near Highland Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, History Museums and Mini Golf.
  • From Ravinia Park to Sunset Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Highland Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 521 free or cheap things to do in or near Highland Park, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, History Museums and Mini Golf.
  • From Ravinia Park to Sunset Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Highland Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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28.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Geneva Rd & Indian Knoll Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve is a community managed park named for the burial mounds of prehistoric plains tribes located nearby. The park sits along the DuPage river and offers hiking trails and fishing by permit.
28.3 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks Rte 176 & Rte 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 MoreLess Info
Spanning 310 acres, Lippold Park houses a skate park, batting cages, dog park, and outdoor fitness area. Many sports fields and courts are spread throughout the area, along with ponds/wetlands and over 3 miles of walking/biking trails.
28.3 Miles
- 2 votes
Bowling 5411 Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI 53144 MoreLess Info
The Guttormsen Recreation Center is a local bowling alley offering a number of amenities for bowlers to enjoy when visiting. Open bowling, cosmic bowling, numerous food and drink options, and a pro shop are among these amenities available.
28.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Prince Crossing Rd & Geneva Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
The Timber Ridge Forest Preserve is a nature preserve that is open 7 days a week and spans a total distance of 1,163-acres of land. The forest has a visitor center that offers educational programs, agricultural activities, and domestic activities.
28.5 Miles
65% 31 votes
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Fox Bowl

Bowling 1101 Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
A 30-lane bowling center, Fox Bowl offers open and league bowling with shoe rental and a pro shop. The center provides bowling lessons, a restaurant and pub, cosmic bowling and private event hosting.
28.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing Simmons Island Marina, Dock #2, Slip #113 - Port of Kenosha, Kenosha, WI 53140 MoreLess Info
Specializing in Lake Michigan fishing, Stellar Sportfishing Charters offers daily fishing excursions to the lake on sport fishing vessels. Lake Michigan is home to a wide variety of chinook, salmon, steelhead, and trout.
28.6 Miles
93% 94 votes
Farmers Markets 3709 West Miller Road, Mchenry, IL MoreLess Info
Located in northeast Illinois in McHenry, Stade's Farm and Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, including specialty crops. A leading agri-tourist destination, the site's pumpkin picking festival is a key attraction in the fall.
28.6 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.
28.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 840 E Washington Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Easton Park is a natural park that is home to a pond, a fountain, shrubbery, and a paved parking area. The park is home to a variety of wildlife including geese, frogs, and small varieties of fish.
28.7 Miles
64% 359 votes
Movie Theaters 301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, IL 60189 MoreLess Info
Besides the movie going experience, Studio Movie Grill offers other services that would make a night out complete. The movies are paired by a premium bar and an all American culinary treat.
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