- The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near Rockford, Illinois, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Gardens, Parks and Off Road & ATV.
- From Anderson Japanese Gardens to Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rockford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beloit, Loves Park, Cherry Valley and Oregon.
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Opened in 1961, St Charles Bowl features 24 lanes and automatic scoring suitable for open and league bowling. The center offers automatic bumpers, party hosting, a bar and grill, arcade games, televisions and pool tables.
45.7 Miles
Featuring automatic scoring and bumpers, Rock River Lanes provides bowling for both individuals and leagues. It also offers miniature golf, arcade games, pool tables and a jukebox as well as food and drink options.
45.9 Miles
Family owned and operated Bowlway Lanes is a fun family-friendly bowling alley that provides local entertainment to Elgin locals. The bowling alley offers a full service pro shop, snack cafe, video arcade and drink bar.
45.9 Miles
Jet Hockey Training Arena is a studio sized skating rink featuring real ice, hockey boards, glass and netting. Jet Hockey offers ice rentals, team and private training, parties, classes and clinics.
46.2 Miles
A small bowling alley with eight lanes, Swiss Lanes offers affordable bowling in an intimate setting. It also offers refreshments, including draft beer on tap, and a small diner that serves a variety of specials.
46.3 Miles
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West Main Community Park, 40W101 W Main Street, Batavia, IL 60510
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Batavia Bark Park is loved by locals and their canine friends. The park offers wide open grassy spaces for dogs to run freely, as well as fire hydrants and shady trees.
46.3 Miles
The Eastside Recreation Center is a full-service recreation center that features boxing facilities, batting tunnels, pitching facilities, and an indoor soccer field. The center also has a fitness room.
46.4 Miles
Situated on 160-acres of land, Bluff Spring Fen is a nature preserve that is characterized by mineral-rich springs, wetlands, savannas, and gravel hills. The preserve features more than 20 species of dragonflies.
46.4 Miles
Open seasonally, from May to October, Swissland Miniture Golf features 18 holes of golf with varied obstacles and a Swiss theme. The course features a live goat on the first hole, as well as a variety of refreshments.
46.5 Miles
This is a mini-Swiss town that is open seasonally starting in the spring. They have a variety of shops that sell gourmet cheeses, chocolates, sausages, homemade ice cream, fudge wines and both domestic and European delicacies.