Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oswego, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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39.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1192 Sanders Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 MoreLess Info
Filled with green fields, Wood Oaks Green Park has 56 acres of land for picnics, sports activities, fishing, and more. The park has several walking path loops for jogging, biking, and other activities.
39.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 2500 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026 MoreLess Info
Surrounding Lake Glenview, Gallery Park is an interactive park where locals can hike three different trails, fish at 8 designated locations, catch a performance at the amphitheater, or play a game at one of the many ball fields.
39.4 Miles
60% 193 votes
Restaurants 583 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090 MoreLess Info
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is a restaurant that serves Italian food, seafood, and appetizers along with a selection of wines. The restaurant has a tasting room and also a wine club.
39.5 Miles
93% 15 votes
Architectural Buildings Chicago, IL MoreLess Info
Located within The Loop, the Financial District is the home of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The site, which serves a purpose similar to that of Wall Street, features both 1920s and 1930s architecture.
39.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 5300 W - 9200 N Church, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Situated on nearly two acres, Sequoya Park features a basketball court along with a large grass field suitable for sports and recreational activities. The park also offers a children's playground, park benches, a paved walking path and shade trees.
39.6 Miles
82% 702 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 700 South Wabash, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
Buddy Guy's Legends is a blues bars that features performances from the likes of Larry Carlton and The Nu Blu Band. Visitors of the site can order classic bar food items like buffalo wings, oysters, gumbo, and crab cakes.
39.6 Miles
80% 81 votes
Malls 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL MoreLess Info
Holding the title of the largest commercial building in the world, Merchandise Mart is a shopping center featuring a variety of wholesale showrooms. The higher floors feature the Chicago office of Ogilvy & Mather and GoHealth.
39.6 Miles
85% 8181 votes
Observation Decks 233 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL MoreLess Info
At Skydeck Chicago, guests will have the opportunity to rise 1,353 feet in the air and take in views of the city skyline from above. Visitors of the city who enjoy photography may find something to appreciate at this location.
39.6 Miles
91% 558 votes
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The Loop

Neighborhoods 701 South State State, Chicago, IL 60605 MoreLess Info
The Chicago Loop is a business district that serves as the home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Columbia College Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, and Lyric Opera Chicago. The location is also the home of many consulates.
39.6 Miles
95% 191 votes
Colleges & Universities 1116 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 MoreLess Info
One of the premier private research institutions in the United States, the University of Chicago offers a variety of academic programs at the Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate levels. Former students of this institution include late renowned film critic Roger Ebert.
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