Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ashland, NE

  • The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Ashland, Nebraska, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Military Museums, National & State Parks and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Eugene T. Mahoney State Park to Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ashland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lincoln, Papillion, Omaha and Bellevue.
  • The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Ashland, Nebraska, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Military Museums, National & State Parks and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Eugene T. Mahoney State Park to Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ashland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lincoln, Papillion, Omaha and Bellevue.
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29.3 Miles
33% 3 votes
Bowling 520 W 23rd Street, Fremont, NE 68025 MoreLess Info
Plaza Lanes is a bowling alley located in a 17,000 square foot facility. Visitors to Plaza Lanes enjoy 16 lanes of bowling, an arcade room, food and beverages, and a sports lounge.
29.4 Miles
65% 43 votes
Military Museums 2497 Freedom Park Road, Omaha, NE 68110 MoreLess Info
Freedom Park Navy Museum is home to the only target and training USN submarine left in the world, the only Admiral Class Minesweeper left in the world and the only complete collection of USN anti-aircraft guns held in one park.
30.8 Miles
77% 91 votes
Historic Prisons 226 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA MoreLess Info
Open February through December, the Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail & Museum is a historic former jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The nickname 'Squirrel Cage' is a reference to the jail's unusual design, which resembles a segmented rodent cage with a wheel on top.
30.9 Miles
89% 55 votes
Historic Buildings 605 South 3rd Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 MoreLess Info
Built during the Civil War, the Historic General Dodge House is now a museum and historical site dedicated to General Grenvill Dodge, an American military hero and railroad construction pioneer. Guided tours are available and depart from the gift shop.
30.9 Miles
The Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa is a popular destination for rail fans. Its extensive collection of railroad memorabilia includes photographs, antique tickets and rail schedules, railway uniforms, maps and other media. It is an excellent destination for anyone interested in the history…
31.3 Miles
80% 25 votes
Farms & Ranches 16531 S 38th St, Roca, NE MoreLess Info
Roca Berry Farm is a family-friendly destination with over 40 activities, including a 40-ft fun slide, animals, an outdoor maze, corn corral and hayrides. Seasonal specialties include berry picking, pick-your-own-pumpkins, and the nighttime Scary Farm with a Haunted Manor.
32.3 Miles
89% 80 votes
Monuments Rainbow Point, north on Eighth Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 MoreLess Info
Explorers Lewis & Clark passed through Iowa on their western journey, and a portion of that route is preserved at the Lewis & Clark Monument & Scenic Overlook in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is a phenomenal venue for panoramic nature photography and a must-see attraction for American history buffs.
32.9 Miles
78% 77 votes
Visitor Centers 100 Valmont Drive, Nebraska City, NE 68410 MoreLess Info
Nebraska City is home to the Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, dedicated to the pioneers and their westward journey. The most popular exhibits include an earth lodge, animal habitats, displays on Native American medicine and many other impressive sights to see.
35.4 Miles
86% 118 votes
Farms & Ranches 2611 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410 MoreLess Info
Arbor Day Farm is a National Historic Site, and home to attractions including walking trails, the Canopy Trail Treehouse located 50-feet up in the Table Creek Forest, and two interactive outdoor Nature Explore classrooms. A Discovery Ride takes visitors through the 260-acre site with an interpreter.
35.7 Miles
86% 97 votes
National & State Parks 2nd Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410 MoreLess Info
Located in Nebraska City, the Arbor Lodge State Historical Park is centered on the eponymous 52-room Arbor Lodge, a converted mansion that is now a museum and shop. It is most opulently decorated during the Christmas season, with one room dedicated to each of the twelve days of Christmas.
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