Free & Cheap Things to Do in Vernon Hills, IL

  • 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.
  • 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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28.5 Miles
98% 172 votes
Military Museums 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 MoreLess Info
The First Division Museum at Cantigny is dedicated to the First Infantry Division, and tells a story which dates back to WWI. Uniforms, medals of Honor, weapons, vehicles, and even tanks are included in the permanent collection.
28.5 Miles
100% 15 votes
Parks 8 North Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
Running along Fox River, Pottawatomie Park provides access for fishing and boating and also has a trail along the river. The park features a miniature golf course, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports facilities and an amphitheater for events.
28.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 479 W Forest Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Pioneer Park features a pond with geese, two pavilions, a playground, two soccer fields, a splash pad and six fields that can be used for baseball and softball. There are also paved trails fit for walking or biking.
28.6 Miles
100% 8 votes
Historic Sites 215 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL MoreLess Info
Filled with Civil War displays, St. Charles Heritage Center is a historic building that feature a mix of rotating and permanent exhibits. Visitors can learn about the first settlers to the area and about life in the 1920s.
28.6 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 243 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
At Bowling Green Sports Center, visitors can choose from 36 lanes to bowl in. The center also has sand volleyball courts, as well as a lounge with dart boards and pool tables.
28.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
Forests SE Corner of Rt 53 & Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL 60137 MoreLess Info
The Hidden Lake Forest Preserve is a small natural preserve that is home to Round Meadow Lake and Eagle Lake. The preserve has a number of hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.
28.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Art Museum 215 E Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 MoreLess Info
The St Charles Heritage Center is a community center that as the goal of collecting, preserving, and presenting the history of St. Charles. The museum provides educational programs, exhibits, and articles to the community.
28.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 551 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
Specializing in baseball training facilities, Finish Strong Indoor Sportsplex Llc offers visitors 30,000 square feet to practice their baseball skills. The complex has amenities like batting cages, pitching tunnels, and multipurpose indoor fields.
28.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 551 W Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 MoreLess Info
The mission of Force Elite Baseball is to offer an unparalleled comprehensive developmental baseball program for players of all ages. The organization offers individual instruction, group lessons, and open workout sessions.
28.7 Miles
90% 149 votes
Music Venue 105 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL MoreLess Info
The Arcada Theatre is housed by a 1926 building which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and it has been staging shows since then. It has a maximum seating capacity of 900 and has hosted artists such as Joan Rivers and Kenny Rogers.
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