- 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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Spanning a total of over 18-acres, Dry Creek Park is a public park offering a number of different recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a large playground structure, ample open space for playing, and a walking/jogging trail.
47.4 Miles
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15 votes
5340 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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With stadium seating auditoriums, Wehrenberg Cedar Rapids Galaxy 16 Cine offers visitors the latest movies in 3D and digital projection. The concession stand offers free refills and has an expanded menu that includes shakes and chicken strips.
47.7 Miles
Open yearly during the fall, Allen's Orchard features rows of apple trees of a variety of styles and colors. Visitors may pick their own apples by the basket, as well as buy pies, ciders and jellies made on premise.
48.1 Miles
Situated in a woodlands habitat, Shaver Park offers visitors the chance to spot wildlife like deer, as well as amenities like sports courts and picnic areas. The park features a disc golf course with a challenging wooded area.
48.2 Miles
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265 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Suitable for casual and league bowlers, Cedar Rapids Bowling Center features 32 synthetic bowling lanes with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center offers party hosting, 42-inch television screens, a game room, an adult lounge and a snack bar.
48.4 Miles
Decorated in a retro style, Super Skate is a skating rink open for public skating sessions. The center provides birthday party packages that include pizza, private tables, and glow stick necklaces.
48.7 Miles
Featuring 44 lanes, Westdale Bowling Center offers both open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides food and beverages, arcade game machines, pool tables, cosmic bowling and optional bumpers.
48.8 Miles
Locally owned and operated, Collins Road Theatres is a discount movie theater multiplex that shows first and second run films as well as independents and classics. The theater also serves popcorn with real butter.
48.9 Miles
There's always something exciting to do at the Planet X Family Fun Center. The establishment includes an arcade, carnival games, bumper cars, laser tag, a rock climbing wall and much more. The Planet X Family Fun Center also features a gourmet ice cream vendor and a pizzeria.
49.2 Miles
The 338-mile Cedar River begins in southern Minnesota and extends through Iowa to the Illinois border. The banks of the Cedar River are wonderful for hiking, picnics and other leisure activities.