- The list below includes 306 free or cheap things to do in or near Oswego, Illinois, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Family Fun Center, Go Karts and Mini Golf.
- From Hudson Crossing Park to Bogies Indoor Golf Club, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oswego and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lombard, West Chicago, Aurora and Joliet.
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Situated in a prairie, visitors can see ducks, frogs, and tadpoles in the two ponds of Wildwood Nature Center. There is also a butterfly garden with several different species of butterflies.
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S. Northwest Hwy & E Hillside Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010
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Visitors can explore a 330 acre nature preserve that features a significant heron rookery at Baker's Lake Nature Preserve. The preserve features a variety of unpaved trails for viewing the diverse wildlife that also includes egrets, geese, and coyotes.
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Located within a peaceful residential neighborhood, the Maine Park Leisure Center is a community center that provides a number of amenities and services for local residents. Meeting rooms, a gym, and a preschool program are among the amenities available.
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1100 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL
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The history of both the Ottawa region and the Boy Scouts of America is the focus of the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum, which also offers special lectures and on-site events. Several nature trails run through the grounds adjacent to the museum for walking as well.
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311 North Randall Road, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
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Offering first-run feature films, AMC Lake In The Hills 12 provides 12 auditoriums using digital projection. The theater features stadium seating, a full bar, reclining chairs, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Bowl-Hi Lanes is a bowling alley that also offers a bowling technology center. The bowling alley is also known for having bands, such as the country band 'The Roadhouse Prophets', to play on Saturday nights.
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The Roxy Cinema is a movie theater that offers discounts to children under 12 and seniors over the age of 55. The cinema also offers discount cards that can be valid for up to two years.
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Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities year-round at South Park. In addition to a recreation center, the park features baseball and tennis facilities, a summer wading pool and winter ice skating and sledding.
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The Ottawa Scouting Museum focuses on the history of both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the area. It maintains permanent exhibits, and hosts rotating exhibits showcasing different aspects of scouting through the years.
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As an indoor rollerskating rink, Paramount Roller Skating Arena provides inline and standard skate rentals for visitors to use. The rink offers several birthday party packages that includes admission to the rink, skate rentals, and a meal.