- The list below includes 61 free or cheap things to do in or near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Parks and Historic Sites.
- From Masonic Library & Museum to Cedar River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cedar Rapids and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Iowa City, Coralville, Marion and Amana.
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Beginning at a designated starting point, groups of two, four, or six use smartphones to explore the city, searching for hidden objects
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Located within the Lancer Lanes Family Bowling Center, the Lancer Lanes Pro Shop is a full service bowling pro shop. The shop is operated by two PBA professionals with over three decades of drilling experience.
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Situated in a woodlands habitat, Shaver Park offers visitors the chance to spot wildlife like deer, as well as amenities like sports courts and picnic areas. The park features a disc golf course with a challenging wooded area.
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Decorated in a retro style, Super Skate is a skating rink open for public skating sessions. The center provides birthday party packages that include pizza, private tables, and glow stick necklaces.
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Locally owned and operated, Collins Road Theatres is a discount movie theater multiplex that shows first and second run films as well as independents and classics. The theater also serves popcorn with real butter.
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Barb’s Fine Art is the art studio of Barbara Jones Prall, a professional artist who works in pencil, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, and oil paints. She also teaches art classes on a weekly basis.
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Housed in a former Methodist church, Marion Heritage Center now serves to preserve the historical identity of the region. The center features a permanent collection of artifacts, including a model railroad display.
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An art gallery, music venue, and event space, the Campbell Steele Gallery hosts bands ranging from funk groups to jazz combos. The gallery also showcases the works of local and regional artists, and hosts events.
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The Granger House Museum is a fully restored 19th century home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Volunteers offer guided tours and information to visitors, and the grounds regularly are used to host community events.
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Adjacent to a park, Squaw Creek Camping provides more than just campsites. Along with shower facilities and restrooms, there is also a nearby walking/hiking trail, playground and picnic area for outdoor dining.
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Open yearly during the fall, Allen's Orchard features rows of apple trees of a variety of styles and colors. Visitors may pick their own apples by the basket, as well as buy pies, ciders and jellies made on premise.