- The list below includes 48 free or cheap things to do in or near Portage, Michigan, including 67 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Aviation Museums and Bike Paths.
- From Portage Creek Bicentennial Park to Celery Flats Canoe & Bicycle Livery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portage and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Augusta and Leland.
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928 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49017
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Located within the larger arboretum site, the Leila Arboretum Children's Garden is spread over one acre and allows children to explore the world of plants. Hands-on activities give children the opportunity to explore flowers, vegetables, and other plants.
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A perfect way to learn about Natural History is by visiting the Kingman Museum. It is home to a lot of permanent exhibits plus a planetarium too. It also hosts temporary exhibitions, so there's always something new to see here.
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480 West Van Buren, Battle Creek, MI 49016
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Featuring historical reenactments and restored buildings, the Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center is a recreation of a 19th Century Adventist village. Attractions include a restored one-room schoolhouse and log cabin.
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171 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49017
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Associated with the local community foundation, the Sojourner Truth Institute of Battle Creek is dedicated to celebrating her life and legacy. Along with educational programming, the center schedules other activities such as concerts and art exhibits to honor her memory.
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Founded in 1913, the Masonic Temple is a landmark building. Visitors will find a boulder in front of the building marking the centennial celebration of the first dwelling in Battle Creek. The building is available for private event hosting.
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Garden Entrance 992, Battle Creek, MI 49017
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Open seasonally between May and October, the Children's Garden At Leila Arboretum Society is a one acre space that offers a changing array of plants for kids to explore and learn about.
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196 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
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The Kimball House Historical Museum is located within the restored Victorian home of a 19th century doctor and writer, Arthur Kimball. The museum specializes in local history, as well as an exhibit dedicated to freed slave abolitionist Sojourner Truth.
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A USBC sponsored youth bowling tournament, the West Michigan Jr Gold Tour is a qualifier for the National Youth Championship tournament. The tournament features three age divisions, ranging from U12 to U20.
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Offering 55 camp sites with access to water, sewer, and electricity, Narrows Campground lies on the shores of the North Chain of Lakes. The campground also offers boat and cabin rentals.
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A classic old-style drive-in movie theater, the family-owned Capri Drive-in Theater shows first-run movies on two screens. Supplementing their old-style screens with digital projectors, they also host a variety of special events.