Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilmette, IL

  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmette, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Skating Rinks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Gillson Park to Roemer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
  • The list below includes 549 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmette, Illinois, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Skating Rinks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Gillson Park to Roemer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chicago, Skokie, Oak Park and Evanston.
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13.1 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.
13.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Dog Park 835 Commerce Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 MoreLess Info
The Happy Tails Dog Park is a very large open space where dogs can play and run. There is also attractive landscaping and a walking path for taking dogs for a stroll, along with an area specifically for small dogs.
13.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 500 E Miner, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 MoreLess Info
The downtown Recreation Park is the oldest community park in the city. Through new developments, it has expanded to feature a baseball diamond, an indoor gymnasium with a wooden floor, and an Olympic sized pool.
13.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 201-599 E Falcon Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 MoreLess Info
Falcon Park is a community park with a half court basketball court, a playground area with a variety of climbing structures and play equipment, walking trails, and covered picnic areas.
13.2 Miles
92% 77 votes
Libraries 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Hosting a permanent Hemingway collection, the Oak Park Public Library organizes almost each day of the year special events and exhibitions, for adults and children alike.
13.2 Miles
92% 12 votes
Historic Buildings 875 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1973, the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Unity Temple. The building was constructed in the 20th century by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
13.2 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Located in a quiet residential area, Austin Gardens is a small city park that offers carefully landscaped gardens, wildflower areas, and other scenic spaces with paths for strolling. The park also has an ice rink.
13.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 800 W Lake St at Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Purchased in 1912, Scoville Park provides a central location for visitors to walk, play tennis, and enjoy. Events at the park include summer concerts, art festivals, and annual village events.
13.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 MoreLess Info
Spring Lake Park is a 2,032 acre recreational area that has been used by the public since 1950. Visitors can hike, fish, hunt, and camp at one of the three tent camping sites.
13.3 Miles
87% 114 votes
Religious Buildings 875 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 MoreLess Info
Austere on the outside but soothing and calming on the inside, Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity temple acquaints the visitor with the symbolics of modern American architecture.
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