- The list below includes 11 free or cheap things to do in or near Knoxville, Iowa, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Camping Site, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Parks.
- From Lake Red Rock to Pella Public Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Knoxville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pella and Indianola.
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The Racing Association of Central Iowa hosts live horse racing at Prairie Meadows. The venue offers live racing, simulcast racing, a casino, dining, and a wide variety of live entertainment.
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Thomas Mitchell Park is a county park featuring a tall, wooded ridge. The park is named after Thomas Mitchell, one of Polk County's first settlers. Attractions include a playground, camping facilities, fishing, picnic shelters, and hiking trails.
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Guests at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa enjoy a host of gaming options. This casino features rows of slot machines, card tables, roulette, craps and other favorites. There is also a bar and a restaurant.
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Built in the late 1800s, the Iowa Capitol Building hosts regular public tours in Des Moines. The building features artwork and historical carvings, as well as its most recognizable gold dome.
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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.
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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.
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The growth and development of Iowa is displayed through numerous exhibits at the State Historical Museum. Historic artifacts and documents show many stories of the people of Iowa along side the natural history of the region.
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401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309
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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.
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Science Center of Iowa, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309
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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.
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Treat yourself to a bit of musical culture at the Des Moines Symphony. Bask in the musical masterpieces of Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, or catch a Cirque de la Symphonie performance.