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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33.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2910 Hobson Road, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
Five tennis courts are a main feature of the Hobson Corner Park, which can be accessed all year. There is also a no-fee splash pad for families and young children which is open from Memorial Day through October.
33.2 Miles
88% 244 votes
Children's Museums 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Dupage Children's Museum is an interactive establishment where children can learn through playing. It has three floors, which hold meeting, party and special rooms, all of them with interactive exhibits.
33.3 Miles
36% 14 votes
Skating Rinks 6690 Route 53, Woodridge, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
An ice sports complex designed for family use, the Seven Bridges Ice Arena has an NHL regulation rink, an Olympic rink, and an upstairs turf area. The facility hosts hockey, ice and figure skating, and soccer.
33.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 6501 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI 53406 MoreLess Info
Paradise Lanes Inc is an entertainment center that includes a 36-lane bowling alley, volleyball courts, and an outdoor beach bar. The center also features live music and karaoke nights on occasion.
33.7 Miles
79% 57 votes
Observation Decks 455 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Climb to the top of the 14-story tall Millennium Carillion and you can experience the wondrous musical bells and a breath-taking view of Naperville and beyond. Visitors also enjoy concerts from the lawns surrounding the tower.
33.7 Miles
87% 31 votes
Mini Golf 511 Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI MoreLess Info
Built in 1987, Paradise Miniature Golf, features 18 challenging and well manicured holes of golf. The course features cascading waterfalls, hills, banks and turns providing players with competitive fun on the greens.
33.7 Miles
91% 23 votes
Dog Park Greene Rd & Hobson Road, Naperville, IL 60517 MoreLess Info
A 16-acre, off-leash canine recreation facility, Green Valley Forest Preserve Dog Park features fenced grassy fields with a separate 1.5-acre small dog area. The park provides picnic tables, shaded areas, walking trails and dog waste bags.
33.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Mini Golf 511 Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 MoreLess Info
A miniature golf course, Paradise Golf Park features 18 holes including one with an 85-foot run. The course is mostly par 2 or par 3 and offers waterfalls, trees, banks, turns and flowing water.
33.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 192 E Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 MoreLess Info
Lake Geneva Lanes offers 16 lanes of bumper bowling and features league play, cosmic bowling, arcade games and pool tables. They also have a pro shop and a bar and grill with 20 flat-screen HDTVs.
33.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas RR 25, Aurora, IL 60505 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by 40 forested acres, Red Oak Nature Center and features seven hiking trails that are open until sunset. Inside the free center visitors can enjoy multiple classrooms and a wildlife viewing room with turtle and fish habitats.
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