Free & Cheap Things to Do in Boone, IA

  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Boone, Iowa, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Camping Site and Parks.
  • From McHose Park to Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boone and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ames and Madrid.
  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Boone, Iowa, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Camping Site and Parks.
  • From McHose Park to Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boone and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ames and Madrid.
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35.4 Miles
83% 12 votes
Historic Buildings 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
Jordan House is close to some of Niagara's finest wineries, trails, natural areas and heritage sites. The house is newly renovated and offers Inn style accommodations, casual dinners and regional cuisine.
35.5 Miles
86% 7 votes
Movie Theaters Science Center of Iowa, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
The Blank IMAX Dome Theater is an IMAX movie theater that is situated within the Science Center of Iowa. The theater has seats that are angled at 35 degrees so that every seat in the theater faces the screen.
35.6 Miles
77% 431 votes
Science Museums 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Science Center of Iowa includes a science museum and IMAX dome theater. Admission includes hands-on science experiments, as well as live demonstrations and programs about everything from chemistry to astronomy.
35.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265 MoreLess Info
At a size of 632 acres, Raccoon River Park consists of a large grass area with a lake and river passing through it. There are walking trails that surround the lake that are open to joggers and cyclists.
35.7 Miles
90% 295 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Principal Park is a minor league baseball stadium located in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Clubs play at the stadium, which was rebuilt in the early 1990s at the same site it was in 1947 when it was called Pioneer Park.
36.1 Miles
95% 401 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
In the middle of Des Moines, find two miles of trails surrounding a lake in the area known as Gray's Lake Park. The area features biking and walking paths, as well as fishing areas.
36.4 Miles
82% 17 votes
Mini Golf 6450 Raccoon River Drive, West Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
Opened in 1997, West Grand Golf is a driving range and mini golf center that provides a number of amenities for the use of its golf enthusiast guests. The center also offers private lessons taught by a PGA Professional instructor.
37.7 Miles
100% 32 votes
Movie Theaters 4545 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321 MoreLess Info
At Fleur Cinema & Cafe, visitors can watch a mix of independent, foreign, and blockbuster flicks in digital projection. In addition to movie theater popcorn, the concession stand offers alcoholic beverages and coffee to take into the theater.
48.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 889 Highway F36 W, Newton, IA 50208 MoreLess Info
The Izaak Walton Club House houses a conservation organization the offers members a chance to participate in a variety of recreational activities. The clubhouse features rifle and archery ranges along with a pond.
48.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 1690 W. 19th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 MoreLess Info
Wrestling and sports fans enjoy visiting Newton's International Wrestling Institute and Museum. The museum is the focal point for preserving the heritage of wrestling in America and documents and recognizes strides taken by wrestlers throughout history.
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