- 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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Used for multi-purposes, Saw Wee Kee Trail provides a beautiful path through the park. This trail is most often used by hikers and BMX bikers, but is also available to horseback riders and cross-country skiers in the winter months.
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Northern Illinois Un, Dekalb, IL 60115
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Consisting of a variety of athletic facilities, Northern Illinois University Athletics is home to many of the university's sport teams. The largest facility, the Huskie Stadium, hosts home football games with over 30,000 seats.
41.2 Miles
Keller's Farmstand is a business that locally grows and sells fruits and vegetables. In addition to selling produce, the farmstand also operates a farm filled with many attractions, including a corn maze, wagon rides, and a petting zoo.
41.4 Miles
Spanning along the Fox River in Oswego, Hudson Crossing Park is home to a number of waterfowl in the summertime. The park features sitting areas, lighted picnic spots, an egret sculpture garden and canoe access.
41.4 Miles
Guests host corporate events, birthday parties, and family nights at Sport Zone Park. The park features an indoor golf course, go-karts, soccer leagues, batting cages, and miniature golf for all to enjoy.
41.7 Miles
Dekalb Park District features a number of parks and facilities. Parks offer a wide range of recreational activities including playgrounds, soccer fields, golf courses, sports complexes' and historic museum flower gardens.
41.7 Miles
Owned and operated by taxidermist and artist Thomas M. Stepanek, Tom's Wildlife Art and Taxidermy offers taxidermy services for hunting and fishing trophies of all kinds. The company also tans hides and makes rugs.
42.0 Miles
Featuring both an indoor and outdoor arena, Gateway Riding Center offers a variety of horse riding lessons for visitors from trained professionals. Visitors can also board their horses at the barn.
42.6 Miles
Opened in 1965, the NIU Huskie Stadium is a 30,998 seat multipurpose stadium and home to the NIU Huskies. The stadium features a dual lighting system, a scoreboard with an 11-by-15-foot video display system, and concessions areas.
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Open to new riders, Az Acres offers specialized instruction to visitors wishing to learn basic horsemanship skills. Visitors can choose to learn from two different riding styles: English and Western.