Free & Cheap Things to Do in Marion, IA

  • The list below includes 45 free or cheap things to do in or near Marion, Iowa, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Camping Site.
  • From Granger House Museum to Squaw Creek Camping, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marion and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Amana and Iowa City.
  • The list below includes 45 free or cheap things to do in or near Marion, Iowa, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Camping Site.
  • From Granger House Museum to Squaw Creek Camping, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marion and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Amana and Iowa City.
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25.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 800 Conklin, Iowa City, IA 52245 MoreLess Info
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.
25.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 166-B Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA 52245 MoreLess Info
Bijou Cinema is a movie theater within the University of Iowa that offers open screen nights, late-night film showings, and foreign film showings. The cinema also presents late-night forums to engage the students and the community.
25.9 Miles
61% 18 votes
Landmarks Iowa Avenue from Clinton Street to Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA MoreLess Info
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.
25.9 Miles
36% 11 votes
Music Venue 211 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240 MoreLess Info
Blue Moose Tap House frequently has live music on both their upstairs and downstairs stages, and features 24 beers on tap at their full bar. They also have a jukebox and a retro hot-shot basketball game.
26.0 Miles
90% 93 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 825 Stadium Drive, Iowa City, IA MoreLess Info
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.
26.0 Miles
71% 7 votes
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Gabe's

Music Venue 330 E Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 MoreLess Info
Gabe's is a musical venue that also has a beer garden that provides tables, seating, and space to relax and smoke. The venue has a seating capacity of 400 people and has 11 types of beer on tap.
26.1 Miles
91% 193 votes
Historic Buildings 21 Old Capitol, Iowa City, IA 52242 MoreLess Info
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.
26.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 118 E College Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 MoreLess Info
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.
26.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 309 S. Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52242 MoreLess Info
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.
27.4 Miles
86% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 1602 Sycamore Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 MoreLess Info
Marcus Theaters Sycamore 12 is a local movie theater showing the latest released films to its guests. The theater offers a number of amenities, including full stadium seating in all 12 auditoriums as well as ticket specials and promotions.
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