Des Plaines · Cook County, IL
Cheap things to do in Des Plaines
Scout analyzed 42 Des Plaines places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
42
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.4 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Ostras
Nightlife
Log Cabin Bar
Food & Drink
Moqa Cafe
Food & Drink
Brew Coffee Lab
Food & Drink
Amazing Breads and Cakes LLC
Nightlife
The Tiki Terrace
Festive Hawaiian destination with traditional food & drinks, hand-carved decor & daily stage shows.
Food & Drink
Beacon Tap
Casual hometown sports bar with 25+ TVs, a beer garden & a lineup of pub-food options.
Arts & Culture
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
Sizable complex with eateries & entertainment, including a comedy club, cinema & bowling alley.
Outdoors
Potawatomi Woods
This grassy & wooded area provides trails, a picnic area & water access for fishing.
Outdoors
Prairie Lakes Park
Food & Drink
KRASA Kraft Restaurant Des Plaines
Food & Drink
Sunrise Grill
Unpretentious BYO restaurant serving American chow in a casual space.
Food & Drink
Restaurant Mehanata
Bulgarian BBQ & traditional dishes served in a casual space with ethnic decor & patio seating.
Nightlife
Illusion Bar Grill Cafe - Des Plaines,IL.
Outdoors
West Park
Outdoors
Gallery Park
A walking/biking path circles a fish-stocked lake at this 140-acre park, which also has ball fields.
Food & Drink
Scooter's Coffee
Drive-thru chain serving espresso & other coffee drinks, plus a variety of smoothies & pastries.
Family
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center
Seasonal outdoor water park featuring a large leisure pool, tall slides, a lazy river & a cafe.
Food & Drink
Karavan Restaurant
Family
Mountain View Adventure Center
Bridges & waterfalls are featured on this miniature golf course with a mining theme & batting cages.
Outdoors
Thatcher Woods
245 acres of floodplain woodlands with a natural history museum & an unmarked trail system.
Food & Drink
Giacomo's Ristorante
Cozy old-world eatery serving Southern Italian fare & pastas, with lunch specials & a full bar.
Outdoors
Lake Park
Charming 76-acre park on the banks of Lake Opeka known for its fishing, boating & golf.
Food & Drink
VIA ROMA
Neighborhood, family-owned, BYOB nook with homemade Italian dishes & desserts, plus outdoor seating.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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