- The list below includes 506 free or cheap things to do in or near Vernon Hills, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Playgrounds, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- From Century Park to The Blast Zone, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vernon Hills and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Waukegan and Glenview.
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Founded in 1946, the Zion Park District is a government-run department focused on maintaining parks and offering recreational facilities to the local community. In total, the department oversees more than 752 acres in the many community parks.
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Recreating a more innocent time, the McHenry Theater is the ideal place to bring the family on a summer evening. Two movies can be viewed at the outdoor movie theater for one low price.
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At Thornwood Park, visitors can enjoy recreational activities like tennis, baseball, and ice skating. The park has a playground with swings, a climbing structure, and monkey bars. There are also several walking paths for joggers.
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Equipped with a large playground and swing set, Arndt Park is a wonderful way to spend some energy. The park also contains picnic tables, ball courts, ball fields, horseshoe, grills, and a playhouse available for rent.
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The Don Elder Fine Art Studio is a local art gallery specializing in the selling of house and garden art. The gallery offers a number of items, including garden art sculptures as well as interior and exterior home art pieces.
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1325 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
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Featuring 36 holes of mini golf, Congo River Miniature Golf offers two African-themed courses with mountains, bridges and waterfalls. The facility also provides arcade games, an air hockey table, event hosting and picnic tables.
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With running trails snuggly wrapping around a picturesque lake, Lake Park is a favorite leisure spot for Des Plaines locals. The park also features an extensive grassy area with shady trees and picnic areas.
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Situated in a prairie, visitors can see ducks, frogs, and tadpoles in the two ponds of Wildwood Nature Center. There is also a butterfly garden with several different species of butterflies.
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Located within a peaceful residential neighborhood, the Maine Park Leisure Center is a community center that provides a number of amenities and services for local residents. Meeting rooms, a gym, and a preschool program are among the amenities available.
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The Zion Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history and culture of the city of Zion. The society maintains a variety of local landmarks, including Shiloh House.