- The list below includes 31 free or cheap things to do in or near Riverside, Iowa, including 37 different types of inexpensive activities like Festivals, History Museums, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Future Birthplace of James T. Kirk to Kalona Historical Village, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Riverside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Iowa City, Coralville, West Branch and Muscatine.
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12.8 Miles
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Iowa Avenue from Clinton Street to Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA
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The Iowa Avenue Literary Walk is perfect for those who deem themselves literature buffs. Celebrate 49 writers as you tour the sidewalk stamped with bronze placards and learn about their lives from the knowledgeable tour guide.
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Blue Moose Tap House frequently has live music on both their upstairs and downstairs stages, and features 24 beers on tap at their full bar. They also have a jukebox and a retro hot-shot basketball game.
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Retrace the beginning of the Mormons trip to Salt Lake City at the Mormon Handcart Site. The visitors' center shows what it was like for the pioneers more than 150 years ago.
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11 Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Featuring over 18000 square feet of permanent exhibits centering on a vast array of subjects, the The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History also hosts traveling exhibits and educational programs.
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Bijou Cinema is a movie theater within the University of Iowa that offers open screen nights, late-night film showings, and foreign film showings. The cinema also presents late-night forums to engage the students and the community.
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150 N Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Featuring both extensive permanent collections and a changing array of visiting art exhibitions, the University of Iowa Museum of Art also hosts lectures and other educational and cultural special events.
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An ideal spot for hiking, biking, and walking with dogs, Hickory Hill Park also features a nature study for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic with friends.
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The 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse is a historic school building that tells a story about how schooling and life was in the late-19th century. Tours are available by appointment only to those interested in visiting the schoolhouse.
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At S.T. Morrison Park, visitors can go fishing at the site's pond or go swimming in the pool. The site also contains a playground, sand volleyball courts, and youth diamonds for those who wish to play a game.