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Free things to do in Illinois

Places in Illinois you can visit without a ticket — with addresses and opening hours.

207 places
Forts & castles 5 Monuments & landmarks 25 Churches & temples 20 Historic districts & squares 5 Museums & galleries 37 Theaters & cinemas 116 Beaches 9 Parks & gardens 195 Nature reserves & national parks 111 Sports & fitness 197 Fishing & boating 20 Clubs & live music 65 Spas & saunas 90 Nightlife & games 153 Attractions & theme parks 327 Guided tours 10
207 places
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Nature preserve 4.8
Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley
Schaumburg
Open until 6:00 PM
Park 4.5
Wilson Park
Granite City
Open 24 hours
Historical place 4.8
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center
Old Aristocracy Hill, Springfield
Closing soon at 5:00 PM
Nature preserve 4.8
Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
Lake Forest
Park 4.6
Miller Park
Bloomington
Open until 10:00 PM
Park 4.6
Centennial Park, Orland Park
Orland Park
Open until 7:00 PM
Indoor playground 4.8
Kids Empire Palatine
Palatine
Open until 8:00 PM
Adventure sports center 4.8
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Western Springs
Closed
Park 4.7
Bowen Park
Waukegan
Open 24 hours
Tourist attraction 4.8
Woodstock Square Historic District
Woodstock
Open until 10:00 PM
RV park 4.2
Pearl Lake Beach
South Beloit
Park 3.4
One Spot O'Hare Airport Parking
Schiller Park
Open 24 hours
Nature preserve 4.8
The Grove
Glenview
Closed
Park 4.5
Laura Bradley Park
Peoria
Open until 8:00 PM
Zoo 4.4
Miller Park Zoo
Bloomington
Closed
Park 4.7
Ty Warner Park
Westmont
Open until 9:00 PM
State park 4.6
Moraine View State Park
Le Roy
Open until 10:00 PM
Park 4.5
Lake Storey Park
Galesburg
Open until 8:00 PM
Historical landmark 4.9
Historic Nauvoo North Visitors' Center
Nauvoo
Closing soon at 5:00 PM
Indoor playground 4.8
Lava Island
Kildeer
Open until 9:00 PM
Public beach 4.7
Montrose Beach
Chicago
Open until 11:00 PM
Zoo 4.5
Wildlife Prairie Park
Hanna City
Indoor playground 4.2
Kids Empire Villa Park
Villa Park
Open until 8:00 PM
Indoor playground 4.9
Millie's Playland
Crystal Lake
Closed