Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wheeling, IL

  • The list below includes 637 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheeling, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Restaurants.
  • From Cole Taylor Friendship Park to Dam 1 Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheeling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 637 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheeling, Illinois, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arcades, Bowling and Restaurants.
  • From Cole Taylor Friendship Park to Dam 1 Forest Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheeling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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28.3 Miles
56% 9 votes
Swimming Pool 400 S. Water Street, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
Harold Hall Quarry Beach is a man-made beach alongside a quarry with a man-made pool. It features a water slide, public restrooms with showers, and picnic areas with barbecue grills.
28.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding Kendall Road, Elgin, IL 60124 MoreLess Info
At Infinity Sport Horses, visitors can enroll in clinics and training programs to learn the basics of horse care and riding. The facility hosts monthly horse shows where visitors can watch competitive riders show off their skills.
28.5 Miles
58% 26 votes
Movie Theaters 550 N Randall Road, Batavia, IL 60510 MoreLess Info
For fans of larger than life movies, the Randall 16 Theaters offers films on their famous IMAX screen. Also available is a wide selection of feature titles on traditional, state of the art movie screens and a full service snack and drink bar.
28.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 9N670 Kendall Road, Elgin, IL 60124 MoreLess Info
Located on 22 sprawling acres, the Sapphire Hills Stable features indoor, outdoor, and general open space for trial riding. Lessons are offered throughout the week for beginners or even advanced riders.
28.8 Miles
The Batavia Fine Arts Centre provides education to the student of Batavia and live productions of music, theater, dance, and visual arts. The center offers multiple performance spaces including the Main Stage, an 890 seat theater.
28.9 Miles
57% 72 votes
Bowling 1515 W. Aurora Ave., Naperville, IL 60540 MoreLess Info
Brunswik Zone is fun for kids and adults alike. Laser tags, video games, billiards and, of course, bowling alleys are some of the things that make this place worth a visit.
29.0 Miles
67% 445 votes
Factory Tours 10100 Jelly Belly Lane, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 MoreLess Info
At the Jelly Belly Center visitors ride on a train through a mockup on a Jelly Belly warehouse. Along the way, visitors watch video monitor presentations, see dancing Jelly Belly characters, and taste the candy.
29.1 Miles
70% 10 votes
Landmarks 111 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL MoreLess Info
Home to over 20,000 residents, Woodstock, il is a town filled with attractions and locations to stop by when visiting. Those in the city commonly enjoy stopping by a local restaurant, shopping, or seeing one of the town's historic landmarks.
29.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue 221 Dean Street, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
A not for profit organization that brings live music to the Woodstock area, Off Square Music focuses on folk and bluegrass music, and hosts a variety of live performances and events.
29.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Arts Centers 101 N Johnson Street, Woodstock, IL 60098 MoreLess Info
Sponsored by the Northwest Area Arts Council, the Old Courthouse Arts Center is a non-profit art gallery displaying creations from local artists. Visitors to this historic gallery can purchase a variety of paintings and other creations (such as pottery).
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