- 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 bowling alley, Fiesta Lanes, features competitive bowling leagues throughout the week and 'moonlight bowling'. The alley also has a lounge that is fitted with a full bar as well as arcade games.
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Yorkville Rec Center is a full-service fitness and recreation facility that houses an indoor track, lap pool, open gym, and cardio and resistance equipment. In addition to fitness classes, REC Center offers recreational leagues such as basketball, baseball and soccer.
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A live music venue and bar, Freakster's Roadhouse hosts a variety of bands, primarily playing rock. The facility features a large beer garden and a 1000 person capacity ballroom in addition to two performance stages.
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110 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764
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Thousands of artifacts and memorabilia are found at the IL Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum, all of them connected in some way to Route 66.
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217 North Mill St, Pontiac, IL 61764
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Opened in 2010, the International Wall Dog Mural & Sign Art Museum is dedicated to preserving the outdoor painted advertising signs, which were used before the electronic mass-media appeared. Artworks from all around the county can be purchased from here.
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The artifacts and exhibits from the Livingston County War Museum can be traced back to as far as World War I. It has a big collection of uniforms.
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205 N. Mill Street, Pontiac, IL 61764
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The Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum is dedicated to the Pontiac brand, and features a collection of vehicles and memorabilia. The store sells accessories, hats, shirts, books, and signs.
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Crescent Cinemas first opened its doors in the 1920's. Once a single-screen house, Crescent now is a multi-screen cinema that shows first run movies. Movies are shown in digital projection and Dolby digital surround sound.
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A fairground and camping site, Livingston County 4-H Park provides RV sites with water and electrical hookups, a basketball court and playground equipment. The park can be used for picnics, wildlife viewing and tent camping.
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The Illinois Rt 66 Museum is a showcase and celebration of the famous Route 66 highway. Visitors can view thousands of historic items collected over several decades, including memorabilia, antiques and murals, and hear stories from the road's glory days.