- 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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Spanning 28,000 square feet, the Antique Car Museum of Iowa has roughly one hundred vehicles in its permanent collection. The beautiful, tastfully-appointed building has a banquet hall and is also available for event rentals.
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860 Quarry Road PO Box 5081, Coralville, IA 52241
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Established in 1967, the Johnson County Historical Society is a group dedicated to displaying and preserving the history of the local area. The society operates a museum that is home to over 10,000 local historical artifacts.
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Canton Street near Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park is large, well-maintained, and fenced in so dogs can run around and play freely while their owners relax. There is also an area for agility training, a special area for small breeds, and a pond.
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At S.T. Morrison Park, visitors can go fishing at the site's pond or go swimming in the pool. The site also contains a playground, sand volleyball courts, and youth diamonds for those who wish to play a game.
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The 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse is a historic school building that tells a story about how schooling and life was in the late-19th century. Tours are available by appointment only to those interested in visiting the schoolhouse.
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Retrace the beginning of the Mormons trip to Salt Lake City at the Mormon Handcart Site. The visitors' center shows what it was like for the pioneers more than 150 years ago.
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150 N Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Featuring both extensive permanent collections and a changing array of visiting art exhibitions, the University of Iowa Museum of Art also hosts lectures and other educational and cultural special events.
22.7 Miles
The University of Iowa is a part of the Big 10, located in Iowa City. More than 30,000 students attend school at the public university, majoring in more than 100 different areas of study.
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11 Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Featuring over 18000 square feet of permanent exhibits centering on a vast array of subjects, the The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History also hosts traveling exhibits and educational programs.
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Bijou Cinema is a movie theater within the University of Iowa that offers open screen nights, late-night film showings, and foreign film showings. The cinema also presents late-night forums to engage the students and the community.