- The list below includes 45 free or cheap things to do in or near Marion, Iowa, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Camping Site.
- From Granger House Museum to Squaw Creek Camping, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marion and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Amana and Iowa City.
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The Thorp Family Fun is an indoor family fun center that hosts school events, girl scouts, sports banquets, day cards, and birthday parties. The facility carries inflatable slides, castles, and moon bounces.
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1927 E Orange Road, Waterloo, IA 50701
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Located on the grounds of Hawkeye Community College, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is a free garden space with lots of amenities and activities for families. Kids can play in an extensive play area.
47.4 Miles
Featuring twelve auditoriums, Crossroads Theatre offers recent movie releases using digital projection in stadium seating with assisted listening devices and closed captioning. The theater has a 3-story tall screen, game room and concessions.
48.2 Miles
Fridley The Palms Theater is a movie theater that features 3D technology, senior discounts, military discounts, and student discounts. The cinema's auditoriums can seat up to 264 guests and are available for private movie screenings.
48.3 Miles
A 50-lane bowling center, Cadillac Lanes offers open and league bowling along with free bowling lessons. It also provides pool tables, televisions, arcade games, a party room, a pro shop, volleyball courts and a snack bar.
48.4 Miles
Run by the Nature Conservancy, the Swamp White Oak Preserve hosts a wide and diverse array of flora and fauna. The preserve spans 654 acres, and offers an opportunity to see a great example of a swamp white oak savanna.
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Guests of Discovery Park will be able to enjoy 1.5 miles of hiking and biking trails, two fishing ponds, and a fishing dock. The location, which is a suitable place to go picnicking or geocaching, also includes an Environmental Learning Center.
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3336 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50702
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Open throughout the year, the Cedar Valley Aboretum & Botanic Gardens is spread over 35 acres of land. The facility supports seasonal gardens and horticultural education through classes as well as workshops.
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Maintained by the Cedar Valley Trails Partnership, the Cedar Valley Nature Trail is a rugged and beautiful trail appropriate for hiking and biking. It is 52 miles long and intersects many other trails in the Cedar Valley network.
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503 South St., Waterloo, IA 50701
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Dedicated to American combat veterans from Iowa, the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum has exhibits on every American military conflict since the Civil War. Patrons receive free coffee on Wednesday mornings.