- The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near Midland, Michigan, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Gardens and Bowling.
- From Dow Gardens to The Tridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Midland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bay City, Saginaw, Mount Pleasant and Caseville.
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Built in 1884, Sage Branch Library is located in a historic building that borrows from Victorian, Gothic, and French Chateau architectural styles. The library is situated on the second floor and offers a variety of multimedia resources for the community.
17.3 Miles
A playground and small play field provide hours of entertainment for little ones at Nate Doan Park. Pack a lunch to enjoy in the covered area, complete with picnic tables.
17.3 Miles
Located along the Saginaw River, Bigelow Park is at the northern end of Middleground Island and has a pedestrian bridge crossing the river. The park can be used for fishing and provides a playground, a pavilion and baseball fields.
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Stardust Lanes is a bowling alley with over 30 bowling lanes. After dark, cosmic bowling with glow-in-the-dark balls becomes available. They also have two bars that serve craft beer and a full arcade with over 50 games to choose from.
17.4 Miles
Bay City's Riverwalk Pier is a pathway along the Saginaw River for walkers, cyclists, and roller-bladers. A pedestrian bridge connects it to Bigelow Park, Vetrans Memorial Park, and Kantzier Arboretum.
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Spanning four acres, the Ted Putz Nature Area is a wetland space along the bank of the Saginaw River. The park features a boardwalk that allows visitors to walk out among the wetland floodplain.
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Bay City's Veterans Memorial Park contains 97 acres including the Liberty Harbor Marina, the ball fields, the Kantzler Arboretum, and the Trombley House. The park hosts community events including the fireworks on 4th of July, the River Roar, and the Pig Gig.
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Buoy 18 Miniature Golf features an 18-hole miniature golf course along with frozen yogurt and ice cream treats. They offer over three dozen ice cream flavors, including rare varieties like key lime pie and caramel macchiato.
17.8 Miles
In Bay City, the 6.1-acre Wenonah Park is located in the downtown area. Arts performances and concerts are held at the World Friendship Shell amphitheater complete with a boat dock.
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100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708
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Bay City features the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center, a facility funded by NASA that focuses on space exploration. It includes a Planetarium Digital 360 theater, a computer lab, a rooftop observation deck and classrooms that host college-level courses.