Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ankeny, IA

  • The list below includes 71 free or cheap things to do in or near Ankeny, Iowa, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Breweries and Cooking Classes.
  • From Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center to Iowa Culinary Institute, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ankeny and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, Ames, West Des Moines and Urbandale.
  • The list below includes 71 free or cheap things to do in or near Ankeny, Iowa, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Breweries and Cooking Classes.
  • From Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center to Iowa Culinary Institute, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ankeny and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, Ames, West Des Moines and Urbandale.
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11% 951 votes
Historic Sites 507 Franklin Street, Pella, IA MoreLess Info
Pella, Iowa's Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House is a living history museum. Its two-story main building is available for docent-guided tours. Each tour lasts roughly 45 minutes. Visitors are also welcome to explore many parts of this attraction on their own.
42.0 Miles
100% 12 votes
Libraries 603 Main Street, Pella, IA 50219 MoreLess Info
Running since 1855, Pella Public Library provides visitors with a plethora of books to choose from in different formats like digital and audio. The city hosts a genealogy club where members of the town can learn about their family history.
42.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 507 Franklin Street, Pella, IA 50219 MoreLess Info
The Pella Historical Society is a group dedicated to preserving and promoting the local history of the area. Tours are offered of the many local historical attractions, including a history museum, flower gardens, and the childhood home of Wyatt Earp.
42.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Historic Districts 714 E 1st Street, Pella, IA 50219 MoreLess Info
The Vermeer Mill was constructed in 2002 in the local historic district, based on the windmills familiar in old Europe. An actual working facility, guides offer tours and insight on the milling process and its history in the area.
42.7 Miles
94% 117 votes
Bridges Winterset, IA MoreLess Info
Forever memorialized in the novel, 'The Bridges of Madison County,' Roseman Bridge is one of several beautiful covered bridges in Winterset, Iowa. It is a popular photography location, especially in the full autumnal splendor of September, October and early November,
42.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 204 SE 9th Street, Pella, IA 50219 MoreLess Info
Excit-A-Bowl is a bowling alley and restaurant that offers youth bowling and group events. Late night bowling promotions are regularly featured as well as daily specials and adult league play.
43.0 Miles
67% 18 votes
Architectural Buildings 2370 Shady Oaks Rd., Marshalltown, IA MoreLess Info
At 55 feet tall, the Big Treehouse has over 5,000 feet of floor space. With all of the modern amenities, guests can enjoy the 13 porch swings as well as a Shady Oaks Museum as they enjoy the guided tour.
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