- The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Pekin, Illinois, including 41 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Mini Golf, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
- From Goofy Golf to Sunset Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pekin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Peoria.
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Located on the grounds of the Mineral Springs Park, Magic Dragon Golf & Games is an 18-hole miniature golf course specializing in various golf challenges. Views of the local landscape are featured along with a full concession bar.
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Originally opened in 1965, Sunset Lanes features 36 lanes of bowling with food options and a full service bar. The bowling alley also has a laser tag arena, arcade redemption games and pool tables.
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Hosting various sports tournaments, Avanti's Dome provides a large indoor field for softball, baseball, and soccer. The arena can also be rented for private events like birthday parties and weddings.
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A 14-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Pekin 14 shows first-run feature films. The theater provides stadium seating, theater rentals, a game room, listening devices and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Offering seasonal rides, Rockin' P Public Riding Ranch has a variety of rescue horses that can be ridden through its horse trails. Visitors can get scenic views of the surrounding pastures and trees during the excursion.
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Featuring an indoor skating rink, Planet X Roller World offers roller skate rentals to families. The rink hosts a roller derby event with local teams. It also has five personal motion theaters that simulates 360 degree motion.
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From sports complexes to skate parks, Pekin Park District manages a variety of recreational facilities for its community. The district also runs a water park with slides and a lagoon for pedal boating.
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Roxy's Lanes is a bowling alley that offers special discounts throughout the week including the 'Monday Special', where players pay $1.50 per person per game. The bowling alley also includes a bar.
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The official home field for the baseball team Peoria Chiefs, O'Brien Field is now called the Dozer Park. Besides the regular sets all around the field, it also has 20 luxury suites.
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Peoria Riverfront Museum is not only a place where artifacts are exhibited, but also a place for moviegoers. It also hosts children and adult classes and camps, and special events on national holidays.