Free & Cheap Things to Do in Escanaba, MI

  • The list below includes 14 free or cheap things to do in or near Escanaba, Michigan, including 32 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, Hiking Trails, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Pioneer Trail Park to City of Escanaba Bike Path, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Escanaba and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington Island and Rapid River.
  • The list below includes 14 free or cheap things to do in or near Escanaba, Michigan, including 32 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, Hiking Trails, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Pioneer Trail Park to City of Escanaba Bike Path, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Escanaba and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington Island and Rapid River.
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24.1 Miles
91% 44 votes
Specialty Museums 2150 Little Lake Rd, Washington Island, WI MoreLess Info
Both natural and historical artifacts from the local region are on display at the Jacobsen Museum. The site also holds a restored 1930 log cabin owned by Jens Jacobsen which contains authentic furniture inside the building.
24.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 1875 Main Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy recreational facility with a pool table, ping pong table, and a 60 foot long recreational pool at Washington Island Recreation Center. The center offers open swimming, swim lessons, and other aquatics programs.
24.9 Miles
91% 250 votes
Beaches Washington Island, WI MoreLess Info
Schoolhouse Beach is a limestone beach on the shores of Lake Michigan. The beach contains access for swimming, diving, rafting, and snorkeling, and people picnic on and near the beach.
25.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 1860 School House Beach Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
A limestone beach at the edge of Lake Michigan, School House Beach offers swimming and snorkeling opportunities for visitors. The beach is also surrounded by scenic wilderness, and is ideal for picnicking.
25.1 Miles
87% 23 votes
Art Gallery 1799 Main Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1965, the Washington Island Art & Nature Center is a non-profit organization promoting education about art and nature. Visitors commonly enjoy viewing art from local artists as well as learning about local wildlife and natural history.
25.2 Miles
85% 34 votes
Specialty Museums 1675 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
The Washington Island Farm Museum gives visitors a chance to learn about the history of farming. Admission is free with optional donations accepted, and there are interactive activities such as animal feeding and weaving demonstrations.
25.9 Miles
82% 11 votes
National & State Parks 1924 Indian Point Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
Accessible by ferry or personal boat, Rock Island State Park offers camping and hiking along the shores of Lake Michigan and Green Bay. On the island is historic Pottawatomie Lighthouse, open for tours during warmer months.
26.5 Miles
77% 53 votes
Pubs 1201 Main Road, Washington Island, WI MoreLess Info
Established in 1899, Nelsen's Hall is a restaurant and bar, and is recognized as being the largest purveyor of Angostura Bitters in the world. During prohibition, the hall received a pharmacy license so it is also the oldest legally continuously operated tavern in the state of Wisconsin.
26.5 Miles
76% 55 votes
Art Gallery 1309 Range Line Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
Formerly a fully operational dairy farm, The Historic Island Dairy was renovated into a multi-purpose facility with a grand ballroom. Permanent tenants include a lavender market and gallery containing historical island artifacts and memorabilia.
26.5 Miles
82% 78 votes
Farms & Ranches 1309 Range Line Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
Home to 48 varieties of lavender, The Lavender Shop of Fragrant Isle allows visitors to walk through its fields and enjoy the scents. It also has demonstration gardens where the staff provides educational information about the lavender.
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