Free & Cheap Things to Do in West Chicago, IL

  • The list below includes 570 free or cheap things to do in or near West Chicago, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Art Gallery and Bowling.
  • From Reed-Keppler Park to Pioneer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oak Park, Lombard, Aurora and Glenview.
  • The list below includes 570 free or cheap things to do in or near West Chicago, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Art Gallery and Bowling.
  • From Reed-Keppler Park to Pioneer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Chicago and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oak Park, Lombard, Aurora and Glenview.
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Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1245 Stadium Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1965, the NIU Huskie Stadium is a 30,998 seat multipurpose stadium and home to the NIU Huskies. The stadium features a dual lighting system, a scoreboard with an 11-by-15-foot video display system, and concessions areas.
29.8 Miles
97% 29636 votes
Art Museum 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 MoreLess Info
Find the Art Institute of Chicago located along Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The museum includes everything from Medieval artwork, to Asian, Indian and Modern paintings, sculptures, jewelry, mosaics and vases.
29.8 Miles
90% 10361 votes
Observation Decks 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
See four states at one time from the John Hancock Observatory in downtown Chicago. The tourist attraction is one of Chicago's tallest buildings, with the observatory located on the 94th floor.
29.8 Miles
90% 16487 votes
Neighborhoods Chicago, IL 60656 MoreLess Info
Shop Chicago's Magnificent Mile when you walk Michigan Avenue. The stretch of road includes numerous high-end retailers, restaurants, hotels, plus other specialty shops, and plays host to special events throughout the year.
29.8 Miles
94% 2069 votes
Cultural Centers 78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60601 MoreLess Info
The Chicago Cultural Center is a municipal center that features a variety of exhibits and performances for guests to enjoy. Visitors of this site can also take advantage of the information center, cafe, and gift shop.
29.8 Miles
90% 8242 votes
Scenic Walks N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
The Magnificent Mile is a shopping district that features stores like Jimmy Choo and Chanel. Visitors of this site will be able to enjoy the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival during the holiday season.
29.8 Miles
84% 453 votes
Malls 835 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 MoreLess Info
Water Tower Place offers guests the opportunity to shop at stores like Macy's, American Grill Place, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Visitors of this site can also eat at M Burger and view The Art of Dr. Seuss.
29.8 Miles
57% 7 votes
Beaches 2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 MoreLess Info
Named for its iconic lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach offers visitors a lifeguard protected beach to swim at. The beach has a trail that leads visitors to the historic lighthouse and surrounding woodland.
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Art Gallery 3203 Biscayne Road, Mchenry, IL 60050 MoreLess Info
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.
29.9 Miles
95% 17372 votes
Statues 201 E. Randolph St., between Michigan Ave & Columbus Ave, Chicago, IL 60602 MoreLess Info
Cloud Gate is a sculpture located in Chicago's Millennium Park. At 110 tons, the stainless steel plated sculpture is one of the largest of its kind anywhere in the world.
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