- The list below includes 59 free or cheap things to do in or near Des Moines, Iowa, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Bike Paths and Bowling.
- From East Village to Saylorville Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Des Moines and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny and Indianola.
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Visitors over 21 enjoy access to the zoo during weekly Zoo Brew evenings that combine drinks with live music
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Featuring nine screens, Plaza Theater provides a variety of films to suit all movie goers. This includes films in both 2D and 3D. And for added convenience, the theater offers on site concessions.
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Featuring an attached bar, Totem Bowl is open to visitors for public bowling. The bowling alley has cosmic bowling events during the weekend with glow-in-the-dark pins, neon lights, and pop music.
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Greenfield, Iowa's most unusual feature is Freedom Rock, a massive chunk of granite painted to honor Iowans who have served in the Armed Forces. Its creator, artist Bubba Sorensen, re-paints the rock annually.
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As a community art center, Central Iowa Art Association offers a variety of art workshops for both adults and children. These classes include drawing, acrylic painting, fiber art, and more.
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The Marshalltown Speedway is a raceway that offers discounted ticketing options to children under the age of 11 and senior citizens ages 65 and up. The facility holds modified and stock car races.
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Perfect Setting the is a local art gallery specializing in displaying works from over 60 artists from the state. Paintings, glassware, ceramics, wood carvings, and textiles are among the many mediums of artwork available at the gallery.
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Open by appointment only, Binford House offers visitors a guided tour of a 19th century mansion. Registered with the National Register of Historic Places, the mansion features decor and artifacts from the era.
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At 55 feet tall, the Big Treehouse has over 5,000 feet of floor space. With all of the modern amenities, guests can enjoy the 13 porch swings as well as a Shady Oaks Museum as they enjoy the guided tour.