- The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near West Branch, Iowa, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Sites, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- From Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum to Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Branch and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Iowa City, Muscatine, Coralville and Cedar Rapids.
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55 12th Av. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Cedar Rapids is home to the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa. This institution is dedicated to the contributions of Iowan African-Americans. Exhibits also explore topics such as life in Western Africa before development of the slave trade.
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Cedar Rapids' NewBo City Market is a large farmers' market that features rotating vendor booths and permanent shop installations. Visitors to the NewBo City Market come for fresh produce, warm baked goods, fresh meat, delectable gourmet treats and more.
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Tour the Brucemore historical site for a look inside a 19th-century mansion. Tourists and school groups visit the grounds to learn more about history of the community, as well as to attend the occasional concert.
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A 230 acre county park, Morgan Creek Park features a family campground with camp sites that offer power and water hookups. The park also has an arboretum, a butterfly garden, and a trail system.
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The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art includes thousands of pieces of artwork, many from the early 20th century. As well as featuring art, the museum also holds art classes and hosts special events throughout the year.
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The Cedar Rapids Kernels are a Minor League Baseball team affiliated with the Minnesota Twins organization. Fans of the team commonly attend games at the nearby Veterans Memorial Stadium, which features seating for 5,300 spectators.
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813 First Avenue S. E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Featuring over 150,000 volumes, the Masonic Library and Museum houses both Masonic and non-Masonic collections and the Charles H. Swab Memorial collection. It includes Egyptian and military artifacts, among others, including a Civil War flag and collection of books.
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Penguin's Comedy Club, located in Cedar Rapids, IA, has performances by established comedians, as well as an open mic night, where budding comics can try their hand at stand-up comedy. Shows are about 90 minutes long.
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615 1st Ave. S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA
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Featuring a mix of permanent and rotating exhibits, The Carl & Mary Koehler History Center offers visitors exhibits depicting the cultural history of the region. The exhibits have displays for the Civil War, natural disasters, and other regional events.
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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.