- The list below includes 31 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterloo, Iowa, including 30 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Music Venue and Botanical Gardens.
- From Cedar Valley Nature Trail to State Park-George Wyth Memorial, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterloo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Falls.
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Young players of all skill levels learn basketball fundamentals or finesse their technique during private or group classes
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Maintained by the Cedar Valley Trails Partnership, the Cedar Valley Nature Trail is a rugged and beautiful trail appropriate for hiking and biking. It is 52 miles long and intersects many other trails in the Cedar Valley network.
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State Park-George Wyth Memorial is a park featuring a number of facilities and amenities to its visitors. Guests commonly camp at one of the 69 camping units, bike or walk on the 5.5-miles of trails, or kayak in the lake.
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1927 E Orange Road, Waterloo, IA 50701
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Located on the grounds of Hawkeye Community College, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is a free garden space with lots of amenities and activities for families. Kids can play in an extensive play area.
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3336 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50702
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Open throughout the year, the Cedar Valley Aboretum & Botanic Gardens is spread over 35 acres of land. The facility supports seasonal gardens and horticultural education through classes as well as workshops.
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503 South St., Waterloo, IA 50701
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Dedicated to American combat veterans from Iowa, the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum has exhibits on every American military conflict since the Civil War. Patrons receive free coffee on Wednesday mornings.
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It is a fun-filled activity hub engaging young kids with exciting activities that are reviewed and upgraded regularly. They celebrate Dollars Day when any member is given admission for just $1 per head.
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Waterloo Center for Arts is an enchanting and enlightening holiday experience. The Youth Convention Center is specially constructed for involving kids in a creatively spiritual environment. The adjoining river bank offers a good reading atmosphere.
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The Thorp Family Fun is an indoor family fun center that hosts school events, girl scouts, sports banquets, day cards, and birthday parties. The facility carries inflatable slides, castles, and moon bounces.
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Disc golf enthusiasts will find 27 scenic playing holes at the Exchange Disc Golf Park. The park features the longest holes locally as well as concrete tees and various challenging obstacles, such as woods, tree branches and ponds.
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Guests can enjoy wide variety of scaring and thrilling experiences at The Heart Of Darkness. The haunted complex offers 10 themed areas, monster midway, and a 3D killer circus along with DJ music and a party room.