- The list below includes 23 free or cheap things to do in or near Mason City, Iowa, including 24 different types of inexpensive activities like Cocktail Lounge, Historic Homes, Bowling and Mini Golf.
- From Stockman House Museum to Lime Creek Nature Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mason City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Clear Lake and Forest City.
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Architecture takes center stage at the Stockman House Museum in Mason City, Iowa. The building was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and its exhibits focus on Wright's work and his influence upon the Craftsman movement in architecture and furniture design.
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Lime Creek Nature Center is a lovely holiday spot for nature lovers. There are facilities for trails, animal and bird-watching. Kids will enjoy their time here. The place is run by the county and is open almost everyday.
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Mason City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mason City, IA 50401
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Fans of classic musical theatre always enjoy visiting the Meredith Wilson Boyhood Home in Mason City, Iowa. This residence-turned-museum features permanent exhibits and an evolving series of live musical and dramatic performances.
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North Iowa Golf Center is a golf facility that features a pro shop, multiple lighted driving ranges, a putting green and sand trap for practice, and a miniature golf course.
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Dedicated to the creation, preservation and appreciation of community art, the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum is headquartered in Mason City, Iowa. It is a non-profit organization that offers classes, workshops, tours and seminars to children and adults.
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Mason City, Iowa was the inspiration for 'River City,' the setting of the musical 'The Music Man.' Open from Tuesday through Saturday, Music Man Square is a museum and commemorative institution dedicated to its fictional counterpart. It is a terrific attraction for tourists who enjoy musicals and musical films.
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The 1910 Lounge gets its name from the year in which its home hotel, the Historic Park Inn, was originally constructed. The Lounge features a wide array of specialty and craft beers, as well as a varied menu.
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Located within the Chop Restaurant, Eleven is a lounge offering a variety of food and drink options to its patrons. In addition to a full food menu, guests also enjoy a drink menu of wine, beer, and martinis.
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In business since 1978, the Roller City Skating Rink is a skating center that offers open skating as well as reserved birthday parties and other events. The facility features a pro shop and snack bar.
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Mystic Lanes provides a modern, family friendly bowling center with 12 lanes of bumpers, pool tables, new glow lanes, glow capping and LED lighted capping, glow tables and cosmic lighting. Their menu includes finger food, sandwiches, pizza, and beverages.