Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waukegan, IL

  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Bowen Park to Ben Diamond Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waukegan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Glenview.
  • The list below includes 371 free or cheap things to do in or near Waukegan, Illinois, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Bowen Park to Ben Diamond Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waukegan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Skokie, Evanston, Kenosha and Glenview.
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22.5 Miles
83% 65 votes
Lighthouses 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Sharing the site with the Evanston Art Centre, the Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in 1883 by the US Government. Since it was the first lighthouse built in this area, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
22.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Lockwood & Dempster, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
Skokie's Lockwood Park features an array of attractions, including tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball field, playgrounds with climbing structures, swings, slides, and other equipment, and picnic areas with a barbecue pit.
22.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 601-693 Leahy Cir E, Des Plaines, IL 60016 MoreLess Info
Featuring a walking trail that loops around the park, High Ridge Knolls Park has a baseball diamond and multipurpose field for outdoor recreation. The playground has equipment like slides, a swing set, and spring animals.
22.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Paintball 4866 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60077 MoreLess Info
Paintball Explosion Retail Store is a paintball supply shop that features an array of guns, paintballs, gear, apparel, and accessories. The staff is very knowledgeable about the sport, as most are referees.
22.9 Miles
69% 232 votes
Restaurants 798 W Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 MoreLess Info
Let your taste buds be tantalized by the wonders of Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Enjoy a variety of wines in a personal tasting accompanied by a menu of exquisitely prepared appetizers, main entrees, and desserts.
22.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks 2200 Busse Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60068 MoreLess Info
Belleau Lake Forest Preserve is a park with a network of hiking trails and picnic areas. The lake is a popular fishing spot, and features largemouth bass, bluegill, bullhead catfish, rainbow trout, and others.
22.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 4334 Greenwood, Skokie, IL 60076 MoreLess Info
The Devonshire Aquatic Center provides concessions, a zero depth entry lap pool, a drop slide, a diving board with 12 foot depth, a sprayground, and locker room and shower facilities.
23.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Gardens 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Designed by Jens Jensen and planted in 1917, Northwestern's Shakespeare Garden is a little known secluded formal garden in the midst of campus that highlights plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works. Other features include a sundial, statues, and a fountain.
23.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Natural Landmarks 8199 N Caldwell Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 MoreLess Info
A forest preserve, the Miami Woods features relaxing trails for cyclists and walkers in and around Cook County. And with a variety of plant species, this park further provides for both bird and wildlife watching.
23.1 Miles
84% 256 votes
Movie Theaters 1715 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Featuring a combined 18 screens, Evanston Century 12 & Cinearts 6 display first-run Hollywood movies and independent films. The theaters provide stadium seating, arcade games, a lobby cafe and an in-theater bar with adult beverages.
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