- The list below includes 145 free or cheap things to do in or near Lansing, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and History Museums.
- From Lansing Cinema 8 to Lan Oak Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lansing and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Tinley Park, Gary and Orland Park.
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On the grounds of Olivet Nazarene University, Strickler Planetarium provides space-themed programs and shows ranging from Sesame Street to a fictional star ship adventure. There is also a star talk that includes basic information on star spotting.
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A joint project of the City of Evanston and the Skokie Park District, Pooch Park is an off-leash dog park that spans 2.7 acres. The park has separate areas for small dogs and for agility training, and has water fountains.
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Lovers of Toby Jugs will greatly appreciate a visit to its designated museum in Evanston. The American Toby Jug Museum features thousands of interesting and exciting character jugs in its collection.
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3459 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076
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Offering an 18-hole miniature golf course, Sports Park Driving Range & Adventure Golf has a batting cage for visitors to practice their batting skills. The range has 40 stations where visitors can use a debit card to automatically receive balls.
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Dave's Down To Earth Rock Shop sells not only gems and minerals but jewelry, beads, fossils, Native American art and many other artifacts, sculptures and unique items. There is also a free museum downstairs filled with fossils.
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Willowbrook Wildlife Center is an animal education center and rehabilitation facility. Visitors can see over 80 types of wildlife, including bobcats, eagles and snakes, and can even assist in releasing healed animals back into the wild.
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Great Western Trail follows 17 miles of an abandoned railway corridor. Today, the crushed limestone trail provides access for cyclists, walkers and joggers and in winter allows cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The trail also includes shelters and rest areas.
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Glisson Archery & Pro Shop is an archery pro shop that sells bows, arrows, crossbows, and compound bows. The shop has a bow repair service that provides bow tuning and custom bow fitting.
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Situated on 13 acres, Emily Oaks Nature Center consists of a native savanna habitat for visitors to explore. The center provides educational information about the native wildflowers and trails in the area.
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Maryknoll Park is a recreational park that features a disc golf course, a splash park, platform tennis, and a miniature golf course. The park also features an adventure playground that has a tree house and waterfall.