Free & Cheap Things to Do in Pontiac, MI

  • The list below includes 225 free or cheap things to do in or near Pontiac, Michigan, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Pubs, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From The Realm of Darkness to The Crofoot, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pontiac and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dearborn, Westland, Sterling Heights and Ferndale.
  • The list below includes 225 free or cheap things to do in or near Pontiac, Michigan, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Pubs, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From The Realm of Darkness to The Crofoot, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pontiac and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dearborn, Westland, Sterling Heights and Ferndale.
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33.0 Miles
92% 64 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 1310 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503 MoreLess Info
Informative shows on planets and constellations, live astronomer for various questions, solar system and laser systems for pointing out objects is what you get at Longway Planetarium. Fun learning activity specially for children. Well managed parking facility available.
33.0 Miles
90% 63 votes
History Museums 1221 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503 MoreLess Info
Sloan Museum shows varieties of permanent and temporary exhibits for historical culture, automobiles, life style and development of companies starting from scratch. Well researched and informative. Exhibits are changed periodically to enable fresh content for viewers.
33.0 Miles
100% 17 votes
Historic Sites 1400 E. Kearsley, Flint, MI MoreLess Info
Originally constructed in 1916, Applewood Estate is listed on the Registry of Historic Places. The estate and its grounds span 34 acres, and welcomes visitors for tours, events, and special programs.
33.0 Miles
95% 19 votes
Specialty Museums 303 Walnut Street, Flint, MI 48503 MoreLess Info
The Buick Automotive Gallery features a large collection of Buick and Chevrolet automobiles dating back to 1904, as well as some locally-made models. The collection is regularly rotated for variety.
33.0 Miles
92% 12 votes
Colleges & Universities 303 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48502 MoreLess Info
Located in the downtown area, the University of Michigan Flint is a place of education and study. The University opened in 1956 with 167 students attending on the first day.
33.0 Miles
93% 14 votes
History Museums 624 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503 MoreLess Info
Take a step back in time at the Whaley House Museum. The museum offers guided tours while telling the story of the homeowners which is centered around the local history of Flint.
33.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling G-3282 Miller rd., Flint, MI 48532 MoreLess Info
Equipped with an arcade and billiards tables, AMF Town N Country Lanes features 56 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. It also has a bar area with food available as well as four flat-screen TVs for sports viewing.
33.2 Miles
94% 54 votes
Canoeing 1055 Longshore Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
Located on the Huron River, Argo Canoe Livery offers a variety of rentals, including canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, tubes, and rafts. They also feature several river trips of varying lengths suitable for groups.
33.2 Miles
57% 7 votes
Parks Robert T. Longway Blvd, Flint, MI MoreLess Info
Established in 1917, Kearsley Park, located in Flint, Michigan, is a 57-acre park that serves as a host to plays and music festivals. Shakespearean plays and matinees are held at the park's pavillion for free.
33.2 Miles
96% 57 votes
Botanical Gardens 1600 Washington Hts, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1907, the Nichols Arboretum has a large collection of native and non-native trees and shrubs. Facilities at the arboretum include restrooms, a visitor center, and a small snack shop.
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