- The list below includes 24 free or cheap things to do in or near Abilene, Kansas, including 27 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Historic Homes and Art Gallery.
- From Seelye Mansion to Old Abilene Town, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Abilene and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Junction City and Salina.
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Located on a 23 acre area, the Central Kansas Flywheels Yesteryear Museum showcases an extensive collection of antique and vintage machinery, primarily farm machinery. The museum also hosts farm club and other meetings.
22.7 Miles
A movie theater featuring ten auditoriums, Salina 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound as well as RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating in six auditoriums and a concession area with food and drinks.
23.0 Miles
Offering 24 lanes with automatic scoring, All Star Lanes is a modern, family-friendly bowling alley. The center also features a full service snack bar, video gaming arcade and pro shop.
23.8 Miles
Jumpin'joe's Family Fun Center offers a wide variety of amusements for guests. The facility features go karts, a laser tag arena, miniature golf, a video game arcade, and other games. There are also concessions available.
25.3 Miles
Custer House is a military museum which belonged to the family of a general. It consists of many decorative elements and gadgets from the late 19th century.
25.4 Miles
King Field House Fort Riley MWR is a fitness center at the Fort Riley Army base. It offers free weights, a basketball gym, cardio equipment, a sauna in the locker rooms, and racquetball courts.
26.1 Miles
Featuring a historic administrative building from the Civil War, First Territorial Capital offers exhibits explaining the history of the Pawnee community. There is a gift shop and nature trails near the museum.
26.5 Miles
A historic trail suitable for hiking, biking, or jogging, or simply strolling, Valkommen Trail is a scenic route past a number of memorable sites. It stretches 3.25 miles in length, and includes a refurbished railroad bridge.
31.6 Miles
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McDowell Creek Road, Junction City, KS
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Covering 8,616 acres, the Konza Prairie Research Natural Area features savannah vegetation, forests, and shrub. Wildlife watchers can use the 15 miles of trails in order to spot any of the 31 species of mammals, and 208 species of birds.
33.8 Miles
Named after a Spanish explorer from the turn of the 16th century, Coronado Heights features a picnic and cooking area from the beginning of the 20th century, a Depression era castle, and several other attractions.