- The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Jackson, Michigan, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and Children's Play Area.
- From Falling Waters Trail to Jackson Historic Prison Tours, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jackson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chelsea and Adrian.
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Enjoy a night of alcoholic beverages while hit the canvas and unlocking your inner Picasso
3.3 Miles
Falling Waters Trail of Jackson is a 10.5 mile park with designated bike lanes. The trail also allows for dogs and horses and encourages activities including running, walking, and rollerblading.
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Starting in Michigan Theatre and ending in the prison, Jackson Historic Prison Tours teaches sightseers the history of the cell block while guiding them through the jails and tunnels. Lunch at a local restaurant is included with the tour.
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Jackson's Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History includes five galleries and a wildlife art collection. It also features Ella Sharp's 19th century farmhouse, a restaurant, and access to the Ella Sharp Park.
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Bifferhaus Brewing Company is a microbrewery that makes a variety of beers, including a Raspberry Ale and an IPA. They host special events and present live music, and invite visitors to bring or order in their own food.
1.9 Miles
At The Bounce Castle, kids can jump, climb, and slide to their heart's content on a variety of inflatable bounce houses and slides. The venue has party rooms where kids can have their birthday party event.
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At Libby's Jazz Club, visitors can enjoy a meal while listening to live jazz music from local and national musicians. The venue can be rented out for private events like birthday parties and more.
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With the goal of providing a clean environment at an affordable price, Suburban Bowling Lanes is a bowling alley that is also a restaurant and bar. The alley features league bowling, family bowling, and an arcade.
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A movie theater with ten screens, Jackson 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater also offers high-back chairs, closed captioning devices and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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Featuring 60 lanes, Airport Lanes Bowling provides open bowling with a full-service pro shop. It has a lounge with adult beverages and sports programming, a Little Caesar's restaurant, pool tables, a performance stage and private event facilities.
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A movie theater multiplex, Carmike Cinemas Plaza 8 shows primarily newly released Hollywood movies in digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees and a variety of promotions, and sells an array of concessions.