- The list below includes 53 free or cheap things to do in or near Iowa City, Iowa, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Natural History Museums and Bowling.
- From University of Iowa to Hickory Hill Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Iowa City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Amana and West Branch.
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From the merchant: Hands-on, FUN and active preschool STEM classes including NEW for 2016 Pint Size Science!
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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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An ideal spot for hiking, biking, and walking with dogs, Hickory Hill Park also features a nature study for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic with friends.
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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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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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Iowa Avenue from Clinton Street to Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA
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The Iowa Avenue Literary Walk is perfect for those who deem themselves literature buffs. Celebrate 49 writers as you tour the sidewalk stamped with bronze placards and learn about their lives from the knowledgeable tour guide.
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Iowa State University's Niles Kinnick Stadium is the home field of the university's football team, the Hawkeyes. This field-turf stadium is one of the 25 largest in the United States.
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Old Capitol is the place where Iowa entered statehood and Iowa's first governor was inaugurated. It later became the first building owned by the University of Iowa when state leaders moved government to Des Moines.
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The Museum of Natural History is located on the campus of the University of Iowa. The museum features both permanent and temporary displays of fossils and skeletons making up the area's ecological history.
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A nonprofit organization, Iowa City's FilmScene brings a variety of culturally enriching films to the area, including classics, independent films, foreign films, and art house films. The group also hosts a variety of special events.
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309 S. Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
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The University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center was built in 2010 and offers 20,000 square feet of fitness activities. Features of the center include a 52-foot climbing wall, short jogging track, 50-meter competitive pool, and a cafe.