Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ottawa, IL

  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Ottawa, Illinois, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, National & State Parks, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Buffalo Rock State Park to Lasalle County 4-H Fair Grounds, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ottawa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Salle and Utica.
  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Ottawa, Illinois, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, National & State Parks, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Buffalo Rock State Park to Lasalle County 4-H Fair Grounds, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ottawa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Salle and Utica.
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44.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 336 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL 60567 MoreLess Info
A large selection of recreational amenities and facilities is what makes Knoch Knolls Park a popular location among local nature enthusiasts. Visitors have access to an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic areas, and nearly five miles of walking trails.
44.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Aviation Museums 130 S Clow International Pkwy, Ste B, Bolingbrook, IL 60490 MoreLess Info
The Illinois Aviation Museum is located a 6,000 square foot hangar at the Clow International Airport. With both replica and restored aircraft, visitors can learn about the business of aviation.
44.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Art Gallery 160 S. Water Street, Batavia, IL MoreLess Info
Specializing in contemporary art, Water Street Studios hosts 18 art exhibits each year between the main gallery and the auxiliary Kane County Chronicle gallery. The facility also offers classes of various kinds.
44.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 155 Houston Street, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
The Batavia Depot Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Batavia, Illinois. The museum carries historical church records, photographs, court records, scrapbooks and artifacts.
44.6 Miles
50% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 1221 W Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, Regal Bolingbrook Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides reclining chairs, a game room, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
44.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 1221 W Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
The Regal 12 Cinema Theater offers moviegoers the chance to watch first-run, digitally-projected movies in reclining seats. The theater also has a game room, sells concessions, and host parties and special events.
44.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 544 Anderson Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
Located within a 24,000 square-foot complex, GenuWIN Sports Training Inc. is a sports training facility offering a number of services for the athletes training there. The facility offers training and personal instruction in softball, baseball, and soccer.
44.8 Miles
57% 72 votes
Bowling 1515 W. Aurora Ave., Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Brunswik Zone is fun for kids and adults alike. Laser tags, video games, billiards and, of course, bowling alleys are some of the things that make this place worth a visit.
44.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy interactive exhibits at the Isle a la Cache Museum which cover the local area's history during the 18th century. Along with artifacts linked to the Great Lakes fur trade, there is a replica Native American longhouse.
45.0 Miles
89% 9 votes
Swimming Pool 200 Lindsey Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 MoreLess Info
The Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park offers visitors the chance to play a game of beach volleyball or run around in a fun spray playground. Its indoor facilities include a lap pool, a zero-depth entry pool, and two water slides.
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