- The list below includes 31 free or cheap things to do in or near Cedar Falls, Iowa, including 23 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Breweries and Arts Centers.
- From Big Woods Lake Recreation Area to Paw Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cedar Falls and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waterloo.
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Hop on over to the world famous house of pancakes where breakfast is always the most important meal of the day
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North_ Big Woods & Lake Street, Cedar Falls, IA
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Pack up the family and head to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area for some outdoor fun. The area has a boat ramp, a no-wake boating lake, and plenty of campsites to get off the grid for the weekend.
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Paw Park is a small, three-acre dog park available for local pet owners to take their pet for exercise and socializing. Facilities at the park include separate fenced-in areas for different sized dogs as well as heated bathrooms.
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Located along Cedar River, Gateway Park is situated on 13.2 acres and features views of the river, a riverwalk and a lake trail. The park provides playground equipment, two shelters and heated restrooms.
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Seerley Park is a 2.3 acre commons with a lot of open grass space for leisure activities. The park offers a playground and amenities such as a shaded picnic area and charcoal grills.
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Acquired in 1853, the Overman Park used to be a commons and is situated on an entire block near downtown. The park features a pioneer cabin replica, band shell, shelter, and more.
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With five acres of clean, well-kept land, Holmes Park is an ideal destination for a sunny afternoon. Amenities include a playground, a shelter with picnic equipment, swings, a play field, and open space for group activities.
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Open seasonally, Falls Aquatic Center the is a large outdoor aquatic complex that features multiple swimming pools with various purposes, water slides, a splash play area, and a lazy river.
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The Hartman Reserve Nature is a 300-acre wooded island that includes animals such as foxes, vultures, and bald eagles. The reserve has an interpretive center those houses exhibits that explain the local environment.
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Rather than pumping out beer quickly like large-scale breweries, the SingleSpeed Brewing Co. works to create hand crafted ales a a single and relatively slow pace. The site of the brewery has an attached tap room with tasting packages.
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Univ of Northe, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center is a 100,000 square foot performing arts center showcasing more than 300 musical performances a year. The center offers three separate performance halls of differing sizes, the Great Hall, Davis Hall, and Jebe Hall.