- 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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Fine dining Thursday evenings featuring a five course dinner, see website or facebook page for details
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Featuring hardwood floors, Skate West has a skating rink open to public skating sessions and private birthday events. The rink has a pro shop where visitors can purchase inline skates or roller skates.
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Jordan House is close to some of Niagara's finest wineries, trails, natural areas and heritage sites. The house is newly renovated and offers Inn style accommodations, casual dinners and regional cuisine.
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One of the largest American public universities, Iowa State University is located in Ames. Its most highly regarded programs are computer science, information systems, chemistry, biology and engineering. Notable faculty include chemistry professor Daniel Scheckmann, recipient of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistr…
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At a size of 632 acres, Raccoon River Park consists of a large grass area with a lake and river passing through it. There are walking trails that surround the lake that are open to joggers and cyclists.
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Managed by the University of Iowa, Reiman Gardens is an extensive series of botanical gardens that includes a gigantic butterfly house. This attraction is open throughout the year and offers holiday exhibits in its warm greenhouses.
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As an indoor entertainment center, Monkey Joe's is filled with wall to wall bounce houses and other inflatables for children to play on. The center has a separate play area for toddlers with age-appropriate inflatables.
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Brookside Park offers basketball, tennis, and sand volleyball courts, a playground, wading pool, and walking path. There are 3 picnic shelters with grills available for rent, and restrooms are located on site.
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The Brunnier Art Museum, located in Ames, Iowa features a perminate collection as well as rotating exhibits browered from private collections and other museums. A nice variety of interesting items is always available for viewing.
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A facility of Iowa State University, Stephens Auditorium hosts an array of activities and live performances. This includes plays and musicals along with the symphony orchestra, ballet and choral groups.
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Learn about the cultural and historical development of Urbandale, Iowa at Living History Farms. Children and adults tour homes, experience a one-room schoolhouse, explore early farming techniques and enjoy interacting with costumed staff.