- 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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Crescent Cinemas first opened its doors in the 1920's. Once a single-screen house, Crescent now is a multi-screen cinema that shows first run movies. Movies are shown in digital projection and Dolby digital surround sound.
34.0 Miles
The Illinois Rt 66 Museum is a showcase and celebration of the famous Route 66 highway. Visitors can view thousands of historic items collected over several decades, including memorabilia, antiques and murals, and hear stories from the road's glory days.
34.1 Miles
A fairground and camping site, Livingston County 4-H Park provides RV sites with water and electrical hookups, a basketball court and playground equipment. The park can be used for picnics, wildlife viewing and tent camping.
34.4 Miles
Spanning along the Fox River in Oswego, Hudson Crossing Park is home to a number of waterfowl in the summertime. The park features sitting areas, lighted picnic spots, an egret sculpture garden and canoe access.
34.5 Miles
Guests host corporate events, birthday parties, and family nights at Sport Zone Park. The park features an indoor golf course, go-karts, soccer leagues, batting cages, and miniature golf for all to enjoy.
34.6 Miles
Featuring both an indoor and outdoor arena, Gateway Riding Center offers a variety of horse riding lessons for visitors from trained professionals. Visitors can also board their horses at the barn.
34.8 Miles
Open to new riders, Az Acres offers specialized instruction to visitors wishing to learn basic horsemanship skills. Visitors can choose to learn from two different riding styles: English and Western.
36.4 Miles
CPX Sports is a paintball facility that spans 143 acres and offers games such as Armageddon, an apocalyptic town's ruins of dozens of burned out buildings creating the eeriest of landscapes and the Jungle of Doom.
36.7 Miles
Judgement Farms is a full service barn that has the goal of providing instruction that will improve horse-riding skills for all ages. The farm tailors each lesson to the student's way of learning.
37.3 Miles
On the Blackberry Farm's 54 acres can be found period museums, a miniature train, picnic areas, gift shops and many more things. It is a good place to visit by families looking for a relaxing time.