- The list below includes 23 free or cheap things to do in or near Newton, Iowa, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- From Iowa Speedway to Maytag Dairy Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pella, Marshalltown, Altoona and Knoxville.
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Professional racers welcome intrepid guests to take the wheel and experience the thrill of man and machine in perfect harmony
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The Prairie Ridge Skate Park's features include a 15 ft. diameter bowl, grinding rails, a 4 ft. pyramid, and both 6 ft. and 3 ft. quarter pipes. Benches and a drinking fountain are located nearby.
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The mission of the Ankeny Art Center is to provide inspirational and educational visual art experiences to the community. To this end, the center hosts a variety of exhibits, offers classes, and hosts special events.
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Built in the late 1800s, the Iowa Capitol Building hosts regular public tours in Des Moines. The building features artwork and historical carvings, as well as its most recognizable gold dome.
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The growth and development of Iowa is displayed through numerous exhibits at the State Historical Museum. Historic artifacts and documents show many stories of the people of Iowa along side the natural history of the region.
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See more than 1000 varieties of plants at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Center in Iowa. The domed conservatory includes a tropical garden, desert garden and sculptures under one roof.
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Treat yourself to a bit of musical culture at the Des Moines Symphony. Bask in the musical masterpieces of Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, or catch a Cirque de la Symphonie performance.
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RaceAway Hospitality is a fan-run, national race-day organizer for passionate NASCAR fans. Fan experience packages include accommodations, chartered transport to the track, tickets, and food and beverages in the Hospitality Village. All ages are welcome and pit-passes are often available.
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Principal Park is a minor league baseball stadium located in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Clubs play at the stadium, which was rebuilt in the early 1990s at the same site it was in 1947 when it was called Pioneer Park.
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The Downtown Farmers Market is open rain or shine from May through October. There are roughly 300 family farmers, artists, bakers, and crafters from around the state who participate in the large open-air market.
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Celebrating the accomplishment of past, present, and future Iowans, the Iowa Hall of Pride is a nice ode to the state's residents. See local art, sculptures, videos, pictures, and written works from the state's most accomplished residents.