- The list below includes 24 free or cheap things to do in or near Merced, California, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Arcades, Billiards/Pool Halls and Music Venue.
- From Merced Dog Park to Merced National Wildlife Refuge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Merced and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Turlock and Atwater.
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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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Situated on 2.5 acres, Curt Andre Park is located next to the Turlock Regional Sports Complex which provides a variety of sports field. The park features open grassy areas, trees, two volleyball courts, swings and picnic facilities.
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Turlock Regional Sports Complex is a large outdoor recreational and sports park. It features ten soccer fields, six tennis courts, two softball diamonds, a playground for children, and several barbeque areas accompanied by picnic tables.
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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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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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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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4808 Hwy 140, Mariposa, CA 95338
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The Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch is an outdoor park that features an aerial challenge course as well as gold panning and gemstone sluicing. They are most well-known for their six stage, guide-led zipline tours.
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The Mariposa Museum and History Center is located on an authentic gold rush era community. This facility showcases a wide range of exhibits that feature authentic gold-mining tools, photographs and hands-on activities.
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At Mariposa County Visitor Center, visitors can receive maps and information brochures to help them navigate Yosemite Valley. The staff at the information desk give tips on the best locations for guests to visit based on their interests.
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5119 Jessie Street, Mariposa, CA 95338
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The historic Mariposa Museum & History Center is a museum with the goal of portraying the people and lifestyle of Mariposa County throughout history. The museum boasts the only '5-stamp Gold Ore Mill' in the state of California.