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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45.0 Miles
33% 3 votes
Volleyball 501 W Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Fusion South Volleyball is a volleyball facility with multiple courts. The facility provides leagues with experienced coaches and administrators, and offers open practice times as well as scheduled games and seasons.
45.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Natural History Museums 275 Rocbaar Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
The Beller Museum celebrates the heydays of the automotive and business industry world of Illinois. The museum features an array of classic cars, tools, parts and historical documents.
45.2 Miles
92% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1925 Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Located along the Fox River, the Fabyan Forest Preserve is a nature preserve popular among fishers and joggers. Visitors to the preserve also enjoy many historical sites within the preserve, including the Fabyan Villa Museum and the Fabyan Windmill.
45.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 38W199 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Peck Farm Park is a park and botanical garden area with a large play area and picnic facilities. Features include an observation silo with panoramic views, a butterfly garden with a variety of colorful species, and expansive flower gardens.
45.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 811 Northern Drive, Lockport, IL 60441 MoreLess Info
A 38-lane bowling center, Strike N Spare II offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The center provides a banquet room for private events, billiard tables, a gaming area, cosmic bowling and two lounges.
45.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails E Romeo Rd Centennial Trl, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
The total amount of land that belongs to the Centennial Trail - I&M Canal Trail and surrounding area covers 486 acres. The trail itself is 10.8 miles long and can be used for biking, hiking, showshoeing, and cross country skiing.
45.4 Miles
98% 45 votes
History Museums 1925 Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134 MoreLess Info
Famous for being redesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden exhibits a limited number of the original furnishes, as well as Fabyan's personal artifact collection.
45.5 Miles
52% 29 votes
Haunted Tours 3440 Odyssey Ct, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
The Massacre Haunted House is a 20,000 foot haunted house hosted annually. The haunted house is designed for adults. Visitors may tour the house in groups of six or seven, walking through over sixty rooms with frightening decorations and actors.
45.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 42W690 Il, Rt 64, St. Charles, IL 60175 MoreLess Info
St Charles Farms & Equestrian Center provides facilities for all areas of horse care, training, and lessons. They are a multi-use facility balancing the needs of Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, and Western Pleasure disciplines and have students compete in various circuits.
45.9 Miles
62% 13 votes
Skating Rinks 1303 Naperville Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446 MoreLess Info
A roller skating facility catering to traditional as well as in-line skaters, USA Skate Center is open year-round. The rink also caters to private groups, birthday parties, and offers skate rentals and lessons to all ages.
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