Free & Cheap Things to Do in Jackson, MI

  • The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Jackson, Michigan, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and Children's Play Area.
  • From Falling Waters Trail to Jackson Historic Prison Tours, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jackson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chelsea and Adrian.
  • The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Jackson, Michigan, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and Children's Play Area.
  • From Falling Waters Trail to Jackson Historic Prison Tours, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jackson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chelsea and Adrian.
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36.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Bowling 2120 E Saginaw, East Lansing, MI 48823 MoreLess Info
Hosting several regional leagues, City Limits offers visitors cosmic bowling with glow in the dark bowling balls. The bowling alley has a bar with happy hour deals from Monday to Thursday.
36.3 Miles
85% 26 votes
Movie Theaters 2500 Showtime Drive, Lansing, MI 48912 MoreLess Info
NCG Cinemas is an 18 screen movie theater with reclining seats that shows first run films. The 3 story theater also shows 3D films and hosts birthday parties and other group events.
36.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Hiking Trails 6400 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 MoreLess Info
Running approximately two miles in length, the Northern Tier Trail is a paved trail suitable for walking, hiking, running, or biking. It runs through a quiet wilderness area with scenic vistas.
36.4 Miles
100% 9 votes
National & State Parks 6535 Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48130 MoreLess Info
Spanning 122 acres, Dexter-Huron is a metro park on the Huron River. It features miles of trails for hiking and biking, picnic areas, and water activities including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
36.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 559 E Chicago Street, Coldwater, MI 49036 MoreLess Info
The Coldwater Recreation Bowling Center offers a number of different amenities to its guests in addition to bowling. These include a full menu of food and drinks in addition to a pro shop.
36.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Camping Site 6197 N Burkhart Road, Howell, MI 48855 MoreLess Info
Taylor's Beach Campground is a family campground on Cook Lake with overnight, weekly, monthly, and yearly rentals. The campground offers shuffleboard, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, natural trails, paddleboats, fishing, and an arcade room.
37.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Camping Site 620 Narrows Resort Drive, Coldwater, MI 49036 MoreLess Info
Offering 55 camp sites with access to water, sewer, and electricity, Narrows Campground lies on the shores of the North Chain of Lakes. The campground also offers boat and cabin rentals.
37.2 Miles
89% 9 votes
History Museums 27 S Jefferson St., Coldwater, MI 49036 MoreLess Info
The headquarters of the Branch County Historical Museum is within the Wing House Museum, which is a restored and preserved 19th century home. The museum is open year-round to the public by appointment.
37.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Camping Site 620 Narrows Resort Drive, Coldwater, MI 49036 MoreLess Info
Narrows Rentals is an outdoor sports equipment rental company that rents out fishing boats, pontoons, kayaks, and modern cottages. The boats that are available for rent can either be equipped with or without a motor.
37.9 Miles
94% 31 votes
Botanical Gardens 1800 N Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
Consisting of both indoor and outdoor gardens, Matthaei Botanical Gardens grows a wide range of plants for tropical and desert environments. It also has an interactive children's garden with toys and a waterfall.
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