- The list below includes 7 free or cheap things to do in or near Los Banos, California, including 45 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Visitor Centers.
- From San Luis National Wildlife Refuge to Romero Visitor Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Los Banos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Merced.
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Elk and Waterfowl auto tour routes, Los Banos, CA 93635
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The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge features thousands of acres of wetlands that are managed to produce natural food sources for hundreds of migratory birds. A wide diversity of hawks, owls and songbirds also make their home in the area.
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Providing valuable information and education regarding the environment and water resources, Romero Visitor Center sits at the overlook. Thus visitors to the center can further take in panoramic views of the reservoir.
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The Los Banos Wildlife Area is a sprawling wildlife preserve home to over 6,000 acres of wetlands, marsh and lakes. Visitors enjoy the areas many trails, birdwatching, fishing, hunting and wildlife watching.
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Packed full of artifacts that tell a story of local history, the Ralph Leroy Milliken Museum is a gem. Learn about the development of Los Banos through pictures, paintings, agriculture equipment, and much more.
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Popular first-run Hollywood movies are presented across six individual screens at Premiere Cinemas. The theater also offers a summer movie series that shows a variety of classic and popular kids films.
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At Milliken Museum, visitors can browse exhibits displaying artifacts relevant to the Native American, pioneer, and agricultural history of the region. These artifacts include carriages, record players, documents, and antique photographs.
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7376 S. Wolfsen Road, On State Hwy 59, then 8 miles west on Sandy Mush Road, Merced, CA 93635
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The Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 10,258 acres of vernal pools, native grasslands and wetlands. This area provides a habit for ground squirrels, long-tailed weasels, cottontail rabbits, burrowing owls, coyotes and much more.
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Castle Air Museum provides visitors peek into the history and evolution of aviation. The museum is home to a collection of more than 50 pre-WWII through present day military aircrafts.
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The Roller Land roller rink offers a variety of scheduled open skating for both traditional and inline skaters, as well as skate rentals. The rink also caters to roller hockey teams and hosts regular roller derby competitions.
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The Merced County Courthouse Museum houses 8,500 square-feet of exhibits, both permanent and rotating. The displays depict the history of the area as well as the settlers of Great Central Valley.