Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lansing, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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33% 3 votes
Landmarks Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Imitating the famous tower in Italy, Leaning Tower of Pisa is a water tower disguised as a life-size replica. The tower is often used as a photo op for travelers and tourists.
35.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 8100 N. Ozark, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
Situated on wood chips, Oakton Manor has an outdoor playground, complete with double slides, a walking bridge, and seesaws. The park has benches for visitors to sit on so they can watch their children play.
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100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 197 S East Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 MoreLess Info
Kankakee Model Railroad Club & Museum displays pieces that exhibit Kankakee's railroading history, including three different model train layouts of varying scale. They also have restored train cars such as a trolley, caboose, and a 1947 Pullman coach.
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Parks 8255 N Oketo Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
A community center for sports, play, and care, Grennan Heights Park contains a wooden floor basketball court, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, a playground, preschool, athletic programs, and open gym for all ages.
35.2 Miles
83% 65 votes
Lighthouses 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Sharing the site with the Evanston Art Centre, the Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the US Government. Since it was the first lighthouse built in this area, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
35.2 Miles
95% 38 votes
Flea Markets 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018 MoreLess Info
Wolff's Flea Market is good for somebody who is looking to spend their free time by doing some interesting shopping. Vendors here sell toys and beautiful knick knacks. Parking space is big and feasible.
35.2 Miles
57% 7 votes
Beaches 2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Named for its iconic lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach offers visitors a lifeguard protected beach to swim at. The beach has a trail that leads visitors to the historic lighthouse and surrounding woodland.
35.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 9300 Weber Park Pl, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Skatium Ice Arena has both a full-size rink and a smaller rink, features its own cafe and is open for public skating year-round. They offer figure skating and hockey programs for both children and adults.
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History Museums Washingtonpark, Michigan City, IN 46360 MoreLess Info
The Michigan City Historical Society takes as its mission the preservation and celebration of local and regional history. The society maintains the Old Lighthouse Museum, which features a variety of exhibits pertaining to Michigan City's past.
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- 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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