- 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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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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With landscapes of grasslands and forests, Oakdale Nature Preserve offers a gentle 1/3 mile trail for visitors to hike on. At the end of the trail there is a stream for visitors to wade in.
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One of the largest nature preserved in the area is Oakdale Park. It covers approximately 133 acres of restored prairie land, streams, and forests along with four miles of trails through the area.
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Also known as 'Bohemia,' the Oscar Taylor home in Freeport dates back to the 1850s. The house, decorated with furniture from the period of the home's original owners, is open to the public as a museum.
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The Lincoln Douglas Debate Square is a testament of the role Freeport played in the American history. Here can be found the life-size statues of Lincoln and Douglas debating over slavery and state's rights.
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Lindo Theatre is a 9 screen movie theater that is housed in a historic building and features stadium seating in 6 auditoriums. The theatre hosts birthday parties and has a special Bargain Tuesdays promotion.
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2954 S Walnut Road, Freeport, IL 61032
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The Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad is a non-profit educational organization that has the goal of preserving the history of America's railroads. The railroad has a train of terror that runs on select October nights.
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An entertainment venue, 4 Seasons Lanes offers activities for the entire family. Along with bowling, there is a sports bar and grill where refreshments are served. And the facility is also available for birthday parties and other special events.
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Freeport Art Museum is a small museum with striking visuals and content at display. Many unknown facts will be revealed here upon your visit. It was once a school. The support staff will guide the trip.
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The non-profit Freeport Arts Center houses a collection of 4,000 pieces of art and antiquities from around the world, including Native American artifacts, Near and Far Eastern art, African and Oceanic culture, European sculptures and paintings, and a student gallery.
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An 11,000-square-foot facility, Sk8 Park in Reed Park is situated at the park's northern end adjacent to trees and grassy fields. The park provides ramps, bowls, ledges, rails and other obstacles suitable for skateboards and inline skates.