- The list below includes 32 free or cheap things to do in or near Manhattan, Kansas, including 26 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Museum and Swimming Pool.
- From Frank Anneberg Park/ Twin Oaks Sports Complex to Manhattan River Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manhattan and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Junction City, Fort Riley and Wamego.
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4400 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
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The Kansas Children's Discovery Center works to combine both exploration and fun through interactive exhibits and kid-centered learning. Families with children of all ages can participate in hands-on discovery, daily programs, and other special events during the year.
47.7 Miles
National and international art is showcased at the Mulvane Art Museum with specific exhibits that represent both Kansas and regional artists. There is also an on site Art Lab that is a hands-on education facility that features activities for all ages.
48.4 Miles
Old mansions and a short street composed of 19th century buildings form a large draw of Ward Meade Park. There is also a 2.5 acre botanic garden with over 500 varieties of trees and flowers as well as a fountain and water gazebo.
48.4 Miles
The Boswell Square Park is a family friendly recreational park that features amenities including basketball courts, picnic tables, a playground, soccer fields, and gardens. The park also has multiple softball diamonds.
49.1 Miles
Monroe Elementary School is the center-piece of the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site. Rooms within the original 1950's school are filled with historic exhibits and memorabilia detailing the end of legal segregation.
49.2 Miles
The Great Overland Station is the restored 1927 Union Pacific Railroad Station. Besides it temporary exhibits, it also has permanent collections of photographs of the area, and photographs concerning the railroad system in this area. It also has a simulator.
49.6 Miles
Heartland Park Topeka is a race track that hosts a variety of events, including NHRA events and dirt track races. Visitors of this site can also take their own vehicles onto the race track.