- The list below includes 211 free or cheap things to do in or near Zion, Illinois, including 102 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
- From Illinois Beach State Park to Zion Leisure Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Zion and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kenosha, Waukegan, Racine and Buffalo Grove.
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Hyde Park is a neighborhood that is best known for being the home of the University of Chicago, one of the premier academic institutions in the country. Visitors who are interested in photo opportunities can take architecture tours through this site.
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A day at the beach or amidst the wonders of Wisconsin nature can be found at Fox Brook Park in Brookfield. Located along the lake, visitors can also find several walking paths, ample wildlife, and various play equipment.
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1925 Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
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Famous for being redesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden exhibits a limited number of the original furnishes, as well as Fabyan's personal artifact collection.
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Peck Farm Park is a park and botanical garden area with a large play area and picnic facilities. Features include an observation silo with panoramic views, a butterfly garden with a variety of colorful species, and expansive flower gardens.
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A full scale ice rink, the Downer's Grove Ice Arena offers open skating hours, lessons in figure skating and basic ice skating, and a hockey program with a variety of leagues.
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5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
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Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry is found in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The museum includes live laboratory programs and science exhibits, plus an Omnimax Theater and other science shows.
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One of the premier private research institutions in the United States, the University of Chicago offers a variety of academic programs at the Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate levels. Former students of this institution include late renowned film critic Roger Ebert.
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Located along the Fox River, the Fabyan Forest Preserve is a nature preserve popular among fishers and joggers. Visitors to the preserve also enjoy many historical sites within the preserve, including the Fabyan Villa Museum and the Fabyan Windmill.
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A historic neighborhood with homes dating back to 1850, Concordia is full of mansions and regal estates built by the rich families of the Victorian Era. Tours are offered to guide visitors through the neighborhood and historically furnished homes.
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A mobile laser tag service, Golden Gun Laser Tag provides laser tag equipment and setup to create a laser tag arena in any setting. The service is suitable for parties and private events and includes guns, headsets and obstacles.