- The list below includes 15 free or cheap things to do in or near Sioux City, Iowa, including 15 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Monuments, Hiking Trails and Mini Golf.
- From Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center to Stone State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sioux City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Le Mars and Ponca.
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1000 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA 51103
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Built within a decommissioned US inspection boat, the Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center is a small historical museum and information center. Attractions include a variety of historical memorabilia, adjacent picnic shelter and playground, and occasional special events.
0.4 Miles
As a National Historic Landmark, Woodbury County Courthouse offers visitors Greek Revival architecture to view. The interior of the courthouse is decorated with large columns, murals, and display cases filled with historical artifacts.
4.4 Miles
Southern Hills Cinema is a 12 screen movie theater that shows first run films with digital projection. The theater is a part of the Southern Hills Mall and offers access to numerous shopping venues and restaurants.
17.1 Miles
A part of the Nebraska State Park's Lewis and Clark Historical Trail, Ponca State Park provides views of the Missouri River, woodland wildlife sightings and birdwatching across 2400 acres of wooded parkland. A resource and education centre houses exhibits and a field lab.
22.9 Miles
Le Mars, Iowa is home to the Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor, the flagship of the nationally popular Blue Bunny frozen dessert company. The Parlor includes an interior ice cream bar, outside seating and museum exhibits.
31.0 Miles
Ufford Hills is a campground as well as an outdoor paintball field and arena. The facility hosts paintball tournaments and special events as well as individual matches, and hosts parties.
32.7 Miles
Vermillion's Prentis Park Pool offers opportunities for professional swimmers and families at this public community pool. The pool is available for private rentals as well and features a water slide and wading pool.
33.0 Miles
The natural site that is Spirit Mound serves dual purposes. It can act as a scenic area for photographs and to admire the beauty of the region while walking through the place where Lewis and Clark were known to have traveled.
33.1 Miles
Founded in 1973 on the University of South Dakota campus, the National Music Museum tried to preserve and honor all types of music throughout history. Within its collections, there are more than 15,000 American, European, and non-Western instruments from almost all historicla periods and cultures around the glo…
33.2 Miles
Lumo Studios & Gallery offers a selection of local artist work as well as knitting and looming supplies. They feature original knit and woven items as well as spinning, paintings and art