Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mchenry, IL

  • The list below includes 286 free or cheap things to do in or near Mchenry, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Entertainment, Art Gallery, National & State Parks and Farmers Markets.
  • From Moraine Hills State Park to Stade's Farm and Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mchenry and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove and Elgin.
  • The list below includes 286 free or cheap things to do in or near Mchenry, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Entertainment, Art Gallery, National & State Parks and Farmers Markets.
  • From Moraine Hills State Park to Stade's Farm and Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mchenry and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove and Elgin.
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35.4 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.
35.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
Nestled inside the McAninch Art Center, the Cleve Carney Art Gallery features beautiful works of its own. The one-room gallery is home to various works, including paintings, sculptures and touring exhibits.
35.5 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.
35.5 Miles
75% 16 votes
Parks 3220 Oakton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
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.
35.6 Miles
84% 256 votes
Movie Theaters 1715 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Featuring a combined 18 screens, Evanston Century 12 & Cinearts 6 display first-run Hollywood movies and independent films. The theaters provide stadium seating, arcade games, a lobby cafe and an in-theater bar with adult beverages.
35.7 Miles
97% 178 votes
Architectural Buildings 1525 Howe St., Racine, WI 53403 MoreLess Info
Visitors can tour the world headquarters for S.C. Johnson that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. At the building, visitors can see a rotating display about Wright, visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Research Library, watch two documentaries in the The Golden Rondelle Theater, and the Fortaleza Hall.
35.7 Miles
97% 178 votes
Architectural Buildings 1525 Howe St., Racine, WI 53403 MoreLess Info
An eclectic collection of things to see and do, the SC Johnson Headquarters is a unique addition to any itinerary. Visitors can walk through exhibits and buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright or admire the unique aircraft collection.
35.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 1400 13th Street, Racine, WI 53403 MoreLess Info
Standard ten pin bowling is available at Hillside Lanes Bowling with special weekend Moonlight Bowling events in the late evening. Numerous leagues call the facility home, but there are still open bowling times.
35.8 Miles
94% 214 votes
Colleges & Universities 633 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60208 MoreLess Info
Inaugurated in 1850, the Northwestern University is not only a research institute but also a place to visit for its old architecture, the gardens surrounding it and Lake Michigan.
35.8 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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