- The list below includes 3 free or cheap things to do in or near Elk Horn, Iowa, including 15 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters and Walking Trails.
- From Museum of Danish America to Danish Windmill Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elk Horn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Manning.
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The Museum of Danish America tells a fascinating story about the history of Danish immigration from the 19th century to present day. Visit the genealogy center, learn about Denmark's relationship with the United States, or participate in Danish outreach programs.
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Elkhorn's Danish Windmill Museum is dedicated to the influence of Scandanavian windmill design on the American Midwest. The museum features models, parts of real windmills, toys, photographs, collectibles and other fascinating items.
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Hausbarn is known for its exotic setting and location. German hausbarn was actually located in Germany before it was shipped to US. The Trinity Lutheran Church is now a non-denominational church open to the public.
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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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A wealth of unusual native plants and animals are found at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Center never closes and is a popular destination for nature lovers, bird watchers, hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country ski enthusiasts and tobogganers.
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Katy Trail State Park, Boonville, MO
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Passing through Katy Trail State Park and extending nearly 3,700 miles, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail commemorates the expedition of Lewis and Clark. The trail provides wildlife such as deer and can be used for hiking.
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2278 Loess Hills Trail, Missouri Valley, IA 51555
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The place is known for its vast expanse of lavender plantations. It's a soothing experience to stroll along watching all the exhibitions and also the pink bus tour ride. Lavender-based products are available for purchase.
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Rainbow Point, north on Eighth Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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Explorers Lewis & Clark passed through Iowa on their western journey, and a portion of that route is preserved at the Lewis & Clark Monument & Scenic Overlook in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is a phenomenal venue for panoramic nature photography and a must-see attraction for American history buffs.
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605 South 3rd Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Built during the Civil War, the Historic General Dodge House is now a museum and historical site dedicated to General Grenvill Dodge, an American military hero and railroad construction pioneer. Guided tours are available and depart from the gift shop.
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226 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA
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Open February through December, the Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail & Museum is a historic former jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The nickname 'Squirrel Cage' is a reference to the jail's unusual design, which resembles a segmented rodent cage with a wheel on top.