- 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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14912 S. Eastern Avenue, Unit 103, Plainfield, IL 60544
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Every Saturday, Tailwinds Distillery hosts a tour of its facilities while explaining the spirits making process. At the conclusion of the tour, visitors can sample a variety of spirits, from rum to tequila.
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The main focus of the Plainfield Historical Society is the effort behind its Main Street Museum. Artifacts and exhibits which display the history of Plainfield are available for public viewing regularly, and tours can be arranged by appointment.
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23144 W Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL 60544
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A 200-acre lake with surrounding habitats comprise the Lake Renwick Preserve - Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. The preserve is home to a wide variety of bird species such as herons and egrets as well as an abundance of plantlife.
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A community park, Kelly Park features an open grass field that can be used for sports and other recreational activities. The park also provides a single basketball hoop, a children's play structure, swings and park benches.
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Luigi's Pizza & Fun Center features a multi-level laser tag arena and a game room with over 100 games, including mini-bowling and air hockey. They offer an extensive menu including many specialty pizza.
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Louis Joliet Mall, 3340 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet, IL 60431
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Joliet's Cinemark Theatre is a franchise of the Cinemark chain, and shows first-run movies in digital video and sound. The theater offers a variety of concessions, including Starbucks coffee and ice cream.
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2231 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435
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Featuring 44 lanes, Joliet Town & Country Bowling provides open and league bowling as well as a venue for private parties and events. The center offers a sports bar and grill with lane-side service and casino-style video gaming.
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The Plainfield Fishing Resort is a family owned and operated business that features park benches, picnic tables, restrooms, and swings. The nearby lake is stocked with Large Mouth Bass, Rock Bass, Blue Gill, and Walleye fish.
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1505 Mitchell Drive, Oswego, IL 60543
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A family entertainment center, Fore! Family Fun features a black light miniature golf course, mini bowling lanes and bounce houses with a 16' slide. The center also provides arcade and redemption games, a dining menu and private event hosting.
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Bogies Indoor Golf Club is an indoor golfing facility that is best known for being the home of the Full Swing Golf Simulator. The facility has two person golf leagues and is available for corporate events.