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Free things to do in Illinois
Places in Illinois you can visit without a ticket — with addresses and opening hours.
184 places
Forts & castles
5
Monuments & landmarks
25
Churches & temples
21
Historic districts & squares
5
Museums & galleries
37
Theaters & cinemas
116
Beaches
9
Parks & gardens
195
Nature reserves & national parks
112
Sports & fitness
196
Fishing & boating
20
Clubs & live music
65
Spas & saunas
90
Nightlife & games
153
Attractions & theme parks
327
Guided tours
10
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Park
4.6
Weldon Springs State Park
Clinton
Closing soon at 10:00 PM
Park
4.8
Peck Farm Park
Geneva
Closing soon at 10:00 PM
Park
4.7
Emricson Park
Woodstock
Open until 11:00 PM
Nature preserve
4.5
Miller Meadow
Forest Park
Park
4.6
Channahon State Park
Channahon
Closed
Park
4.7
Bell Smith Springs Scenic Area
Metropolis
Park
4.5
Blue Island Memorial Park
Blue Island
Closed
Park
4.7
Rochelle Railroad Park
Rochelle
Closing soon at 10:00 PM
Park
4.6
Bicentennial Riverfront Park
Yorkville
Closed
Beach
4.6
North Avenue Beach
Chicago
Park
4.5
Frankfort Community Park
West Frankfort
Closed
Cultural landmark
4.7
The Eternal Indian
Oregon
Park
4.7
Edwardsville Township Community Park
Edwardsville
Closed
State park
4.6
Apple River Canyon State Park
Sauget
Open 24 hours
Park
4.7
Tri-Township Park Community Center
Troy
Dinner theater
4.7
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
Rock Island
Park
4.5
Melas Park Canine Commons
Arlington Heights
Open until 11:00 PM
Dog park
4.8
Prairie Wolf Off-Leash Dog Area
Lake Forest
Closed
Park
4.7
Wilder Park
Elmhurst
Closed
Nature preserve
4.7
Nippersink Forest Preserve
Round Lake
City park
4.6
Ray Fosse Park
Mt Vernon
Open until 11:00 PM
Park
4.8
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
Oak Brook
Closed
Nature preserve
4.8
Red Oak Nature Center
North Aurora
Closed
Park
4.7
Wood Oaks Green Park
Northbrook
Closing soon at 10:00 PM