Here Are 13 Awesome Things You Can Do In Illinois...Without Opening Your Wallet
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Who doesn’t love free things? Well, everyone loves free. But it’s even better if the free thing happens to be AWESOME. There’s a ton to do in Illinois that costs a lot of money–but there are also tons of things that are totally free and fun. Here are our top thirteen:
Large zoo, totally free!!
Our state parks, especially in Southern Illinois, are among the best in the country
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Visit Metropolis, IL
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Millenium Park is a ton of fun in the summer or winter. And free!
It'll be even cooler if you see the movie "How the West Was Won" before going, as parts of the movie were shot here.
Wild berries are all around in Illinois. Make sure you consult a book or expert before foraging.
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Chicago visitors tend to hit up the big museums and skip this place, but they miss out. It is host to free concerts and unique exhibits.
Drive on any part of this historic road.
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So many varieties abound at the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.
Get free dance instruction at Chicago's Summer Dance.
You can window shop!
Peoria's Grandview Drive is just incredible. And you don't even have to walk to enjoy it.
It's absolutely gorgeous. And free!!!
What other fun, free things are there to do in Illinois? Let us know in the comments.
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