- 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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Wild Cat Den State Park is a highly scenic park with diverse landscapes. It features 28 campsites and has a large interconnected trail system that allows hikers to visit several historic landmarks and see an array of wildlife.
38.8 Miles
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232 votes
755 West Iowa 80 Road, Walcott, IA 52773
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Walcott, Iowa is home to the Iowa 80, World's Largest Truck Stop. Owned and operated by the TA truckstop chain, this service center is the size of a small shopping mall. Vehicle repair service is available.
48.6 Miles
Take a dip to relieve some of that summer heat at Fejervary Park and Aquatic Center. Everyone will enjoy the large pool with a water slide and diving board, or for small children, enjoy the kid's play area and splash pool.
48.8 Miles
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158 votes
1717 West 12th Street, Davenport, IA 52804
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Davenport's Putnam Museum of Arts & Sciences provides educational fun for all ages. Its most popular exhibits include those focusing on the Great Lakes, the Rocky Mountains and the construction of railways that pass through Iowa and neighboring states.
48.8 Miles
A large museum focused on education, the Putnam Museum features a variety of exhibits. It has the largest movie screen in the state of Iowa, as well as a number of science and history-oriented exhibits.
48.9 Miles
Located along the Mississippi River in Davenport, iowa, Credit Island is a community park open from sunrise to sunset. It welcomes dogs, hikers, mountain bikers and families with small children. Credit Island has a skate park, restrooms, miles of hiking trails, a golf course, horseshoe pit and two baseball diam…
49.4 Miles
Filled with activities for children, Michael's Fun World offers visitors a 5.5 acre park with go-karts, laser tag, batting cages, rock climbing, and more. The park has an 18 hole, outdoor miniature golf course with water traps and a windmill.
49.8 Miles
A shopping center, NorthPark Mall features large, national retailers like Sears, JCPenney, Dillard's and Barnes & Noble. The mall offers retailers from categories that include dining, books, shoes, clothing, technology, jewelry, health and beauty, accessories and professional services.
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German American Heritage Center
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712 West 2nd Street, Davenport, IA 52802
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Davenport, Iowa's German American Heritage Center is committed to the preservation of the traditions of German immigrants who settled in Iowa. The Center features films, photographs, political and legal documents, journals and other archived materials related to the lives of German-American living in Iowa.
49.9 Miles
Originally known as Municipal Stadium, Modern Woodmen Park is a minor league baseball field situated on the Mississippi River. The park is home to the Quad City River Bandits and provides bleacher seating and concession areas.