- The list below includes 42 free or cheap things to do in or near Urbana, Illinois, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, Bowling and Music Venue.
- From Meadowbrook Park to Urbana Public Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Urbana and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Champaign.
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1.3 Miles
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1800 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL
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University of Illinois Arboretum is a collection of flora that helps teaching and research. Enthralling artistry of the Welcome Garden, Japan Home and the other gardens serve as major attractions.
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The historic Altgeld Hall Tower is a bell tower that consists of fifteen bells that weigh a total of seven and a half tons. The bells were cast by McShane Bell Foundry in Maryland.
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Extracting its philosophy from the Japanese way of life, Japan House builds its program around the Art of Tea, or Chado. It is surrounded by a quiet and peaceful garden.
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Artifacts representing cultures from all around the world are exhibited at the Spurlock Museum, dating back to Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. Public events are organized all around the year, as well as private events.
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Located in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Campus Recreation Center East offers amenities like an aquatic center, a gym, basketball courts, racquetball courts, and more. The aquatic center has a pool, spa, and water slide.
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The Canopy Club is a live music venue and club that books local, regional, and national artists in a variety of musical genres. The club also features a full bar, and serves a variety of foods.
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1096 County Road 1800E, Urbana, Champaig, Urbana, IL 61802
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Founded in 2011, Misty Pines Stables is an equestrian facility that offers a number of services for horses and their owners. These services include full-service boarding, riding lessons, and birthday party hosting.
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On the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illini Union Bowling Lanes offers league bowling. Located in the recreation room of the union, other activities can also be enjoyed such as billiards, video and arcade games.
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600 S Gregory Street, Urbana, IL 61801
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Housed on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The William R & Clarice V Spurlock Museum features an array of cultural artifacts from around the world including pieces from Africa, South America and the Ottoman Empire.
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With 2,000 square feet dedicated as a dance studio, Phillips Recreation Center provides community programs for folk dancing, ballet, tap, and more. In addition to the studio, the center has a fitness room and a lounge.