- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Utica, Illinois, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Forests and Waterfalls.
- From Matthiessen State Park to Starved Rock State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Utica and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ottawa and La Salle.
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The Roxy Cinema is a movie theater that offers discounts to children under 12 and seniors over the age of 55. The cinema also offers discount cards that can be valid for up to two years.
8.7 Miles
The Wide Water Gallery is a fine art gallery that features works by artists Charles Funk, Jim Killen, Ron Parker, and Paul Calle. The gallery specializes in limited edition prints, custom framing, and original artwork.
8.8 Miles
The Reddick Mansion and Gardens are a historic house and grounds that date back before the Civil War. Managed by a local non-profit, tours through the restored building, rooms, and gardens are offered by reservation throughout the year.
10.3 Miles
At Quest Water Sports, visitors can rent a variety of kayaks and stand up paddle boards to take out on the region's major waterways. The shop hosts public events like kayak workshops, fishing tournaments, and boat races.
13.6 Miles
C & M Canoe Rental provides canoeing trips and rentals on the Fox River. They offer single day trips for 7 miles and 12 miles in addition to 2 day trips for 21 miles.
28.7 Miles
With 1,550 acres of prairie 318,8 acres of man-made fishing lake, Shabbona Lake State Park is great for camping and fishing trips.
32.2 Miles
Covering 1,350 acres, the Silver Springs State Park is a heavily wooded park crossed by the Fox River, and it is popular for fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
35.9 Miles
Casa Santiago is a Mexican restaurant and a live music venue. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, and serves a variety of Mexican specialties. It also hosts a variety of special events, including open mic nights.
36.5 Miles
Featuring 16 lanes available for play, Yorkville Bowl is a bowing alley featuring a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. In addition to bowling, the alley also has a full bar, video game room, and birthday party hosting.
36.7 Miles
Offering a wide array of new film releases, NCG Cinemas is a popular entertainment venue in Yorksville. This theater also offers 3D films along with an Xtreme (or extremely large) screen used to show feature films.