- 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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8.9 Miles
86%
273 votes
110 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL 61629
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Experience, up close, the rugged machinery that helped build our nation at the Caterpillar Visitor Center. Visitors young and old will learn the history, experiment with 3D design simulators, and marvel at the driving simulators.
9.3 Miles
A small, one-acre park, Giant Oak Park contains a single burr oak tree with branches spanning 100 feet and believed to be over 300 years old. Visitors can walk around the tree and utilize the space for picnics.
9.3 Miles
Hosting a variety of local, regional, and nationally touring stand up comics, the Jukebox Comedy Club offers full food and drink menus in addition to comedy entertainment. The club also produces a regular podcast about standup.
10.9 Miles
Established in 1951, Luthy Botanical Gardens is home to five acres of tranquility in the heart of Peoria. Featuring a dozen theme gardens, fountains, and Conservatory, this is an ideal place for picture taking or a quiet afternoon.
11.3 Miles
17%
6 votes
3225 N Dries Ln, Ste 2, Peoria, IL 61604
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A 50-lane facility, Landmark Recreation Bowling Center provides open and league bowling as well as private event hosting. The center features automatic scoring, synthetic lanes, pop-up bumpers and a pro shop along with a bar and grill.
11.3 Miles
Reynolds Landmark Cinemas is a 12 screen movie theater that shows first run films. The theater has digital projection and shows 3D films and is available to host birthday parties and other special events.
12.0 Miles
Peoria Riverfront Museum maintains a wide range of exhibits and collections to satisfy any museum enthusiast. Experience the solar system in the Dome Planetarium or enjoy 3-D movies in the five-story tall Giant Screen Theatre.
13.5 Miles
Forest Park is a nature center that features hiking trails, musical and educational programs, and a museum. Guests of this site will be able to visit the bird observation room and the nature store.
14.2 Miles
A 14-theater cinema multiplex, Willow Knolls 14 Theatre screens first-run movies with digital video and sound. Some of the theaters feature stadium seating, and the concession stand offers a wide variety of food and beverage choices.
15.0 Miles
50%
4 votes
5311 W American Praire Drive, Peoria, IL 61615
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Carmike Cinemas Grand Prarie 18 is a movie theater that shows guests the latest Hollywood released films. In addition to being a standard theater, the cinema also offers IMAX films on select movies.