Arlington Heights · Cook County, IL
Cheap things to do in Arlington Heights
Scout analyzed 80 Arlington Heights places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
80
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Egg House
Food & Drink
Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen
Food & Drink
Nostimo Greek Kitchen
Outdoors
Schaumburg Sculpture Park
Food & Drink
Hangout cafe
Food & Drink
The Southern Kitchen
Food & Drink
Around Cafe
Easygoing corner cafe serving elevated espresso drinks alongside donuts with creative toppings.
Food & Drink
Sip N Snacks Coffee, Bubble Tea, Sweets
Food & Drink
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
Food & Drink
Palm Court Restaurant
Posh institution featuring a traditional chophouse menu, cocktails & a piano lounge.
Outdoors
Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve
Dog-friendly 781-acre nature preserve with hiking/biking trails, picnic tables & wildlife watching.
Food & Drink
CoCo & Blu
Food & Drink
The Foxtail On The Lake
Food & Drink
Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub
Wood-&-stone-trimmed taproom featuring Irish small plates & comfort-food classics plus live music.
Arts & Culture
Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley
Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume.
Outdoors
Lake Arlington
Food & Drink
Vintage Cafe
Food & Drink
Brunch Cafe-Arlington Heights
Contemporary American brunch restaurant serving classic breakfast dishes, plus sandwiches & salads.
Food & Drink
MAGO - Arlington Heights
Modern, Aztec-accented spot with creative Mexican cuisine plus cocktails & a lengthy tequila list.
Outdoors
Bison's Bluff Nature Playground
Built mainly from natural materials, this playground offers areas for climbing, sliding & splashing.
Food & Drink
SCRATCHBOARD KITCHEN
Unfussy eatery with a patio serving sandwiches, bowls & hearty mains, plus coffee & craft cocktails.
Food & Drink
Parea Greek Kitchen
Food & Drink
Joe & Giuseppe Restaurant
Family-run Italian joint providing traditional dishes & wine in a relaxed, cozy atmosphere.
Food & Drink
Blu Fig Cafe
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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