Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rochester, MI

  • The list below includes 185 free or cheap things to do in or near Rochester, Michigan, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area and Parks.
  • From Paint Creek Trail to Rochester Municipal Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rochester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sterling Heights, Waterford, Detroit and Ferndale.
  • The list below includes 185 free or cheap things to do in or near Rochester, Michigan, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area and Parks.
  • From Paint Creek Trail to Rochester Municipal Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rochester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sterling Heights, Waterford, Detroit and Ferndale.
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40.9 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.
41.0 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.
41.1 Miles
94% 17 votes
Canoeing 1055 Long Shore Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
The Argo Park & Canoe Livery is a rental authority offering canoe, kayak, raft, tube, and stand up paddleboard rentals. The livery also offers concessions, river merchandise, and various river themed programs.
41.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
History Museums 1115 6th Street, Port Huron, MI 48060 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history and culture of the Blue Water area, the Port Huron Museum maintains a variety of exhibits that showcase local art and tradition. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs.
41.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 1219 Military Street, Port Huron, MI 48060 MoreLess Info
Studio 1219 is an art gallery that features six separate areas that all contain locally produced fine art. The gallery has a unique space that is available to rent for receptions, meetings, and birthday parties.
41.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 522 Quay Street, Port Huron, MI 48060 MoreLess Info
A bowling alley adjacent to and affiliated with the Zebra Lounge, Bowl-O-Drome features 18 synthetic bowling lanes with electronic scoring. The alley hosts open bowling as well as league and tournament play.
41.4 Miles
86% 483 votes
Natural History Museums 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
The Exhibit Museum of Natural History contains the largest display of dinosaur fossils in Michigan, along with a planetarium, anthropology, and geology exhibits. Visitors can attend Science Cafes where experts discuss hot topics in science.
41.4 Miles
92% 447 votes
Colleges & Universities 915 East Washington, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
Students can choose from among almost 250 areas of study at the University of Michigan. In addition, students can participate in over 25 intermural sports, and participate or cheer on 17 men's and 14 women's NCAA Division I teams.
41.4 Miles
89% 71 votes
Architectural Buildings 51 Water Street, Port Huron, MI MoreLess Info
The Maritime Center at Vantage Point is a location dedicated to teaching about the history and culture of the Great Lakes area. Video presentations and displays, an underwater river camera, and a deli are among the attractions within the center.
41.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 250 Huron Avenue, Port Huron, MI 48060 MoreLess Info
A stand up paddle board outfitter, PoHo Paddle Company is located on Lake Huron. The company offers paddle boards and related equipment for sale and for rent, and offers instructional clinics, as well.
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