- 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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Visitors can enjoy a bowling alley offer leagues and host birthday parties at Plainfield Lanes. The bowling alley also features a bar and grill along with an on site pro shop.
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Offering a venue for both baseball and softball tournaments, Plainfield Athletic Club arranges teams for each season. And along with supplying a field for play, the club further provides umpires for each competition.
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The main focus of the Plainfield Historical Society is the effort behind its Main Street Museum. Artifacts and exhibits which display the history of Plainfield are available for public viewing regularly, and tours can be arranged by appointment.
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14912 S. Eastern Avenue, Unit 103, Plainfield, IL 60544
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Every Saturday, Tailwinds Distillery hosts a tour of its facilities while explaining the spirits making process. At the conclusion of the tour, visitors can sample a variety of spirits, from rum to tequila.
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Pilcher Park Nature Center is over 640 acres of land that includes playgrounds, picnic grounds, hiking trails, bicycle trails and cross country ski trails. Visitors can also attend classes to learn about things like wildflowers, horticulture and birding.
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A community park, Kelly Park features an open grass field that can be used for sports and other recreational activities. The park also provides a single basketball hoop, a children's play structure, swings and park benches.
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The focus is on the history of the donated Tanner House and the surrounding area at the Aurora Historical Museum. The museum includes artifacts, documents, books, letters, photographs, and resources pertaining to the house and the area.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Tanner House Museum offers visitors a glimpse of life from more than 100 years ago. The 16-room house is furnished with many Victorian-era pieces and even features indoor plumbing.
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53 North Broadway Street, Aurora, IL 60505
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The Fire Museum is actually a remnant of the old local fire station. It displays various models of vintage fire trucks. One can easily lose track of time when exploring this place, with the wealth of information provided by the guides.
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Providing both open and league bowling, Parkside Lanes is a popular entertainment venue for families in Aurora. It features over 50 lanes and is also available for special events such as birthday or corporate parties.