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Free things to do in Illinois
Places in Illinois you can visit without a ticket — with addresses and opening hours.
177 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
326
Guided tours
10
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Park
4.8
Peck Farm Park
Geneva
Open until 10:00 PM
Park
4.7
Emricson Park
Woodstock
Open until 11:00 PM
Park
4.6
Channahon State Park
Channahon
Closed
Nature preserve
4.5
Miller Meadow
Forest Park
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
Open until 10:00 PM
Park
4.6
Bicentennial Riverfront Park
Yorkville
Closed
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
Park
4.7
Tri-Township Park Community Center
Troy
State park
4.6
Apple River Canyon State Park
Sauget
Open 24 hours
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
Closing soon at 9:00 PM
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
Open until 10:00 PM
Park
4.6
Washington Square Park
Downtown, Ottawa
Closing soon at 9:00 PM
Park
4.7
Drost Park
Maryville
Closed