Free & Cheap Things to Do in Boone, IA

  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Boone, Iowa, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Camping Site and Parks.
  • From McHose Park to Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boone and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ames and Madrid.
  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Boone, Iowa, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Camping Site and Parks.
  • From McHose Park to Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boone and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ames and Madrid.
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34.2 Miles
92% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 MoreLess Info
Part of the Cinemark theater chain, the Century 20 Jordan Creek is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood movies with fully digital video and sound. The theater offers a variety of concession options.
34.4 Miles
88% 438 votes
Art Museum 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 MoreLess Info
19th and 20th century artwork is at home at the Des Moines Art Center. The facility includes three buildings, also housing art classes and special events for visitors and the community
34.4 Miles
85% 840 votes
Sculpture Parks 1400 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
The Pappajohn Sculpture Park is an urban, outdoor art venue located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The park, part of the Des Moines Art Center, includes sculptures from 21 artists in a park setting.
34.4 Miles
Mini Golf 6925 Mills Civic Pkwy, Unit 110, Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines, IA 50266 MoreLess Info
Located indoors, Glow Golf provides visitors with a 54-hole miniature golf course with glow-in-the-dark obstacles. In addition to miniature golf, the center has a laser maze where kids can navigate through laser beams.
34.5 Miles
70% 170 votes
Race Tracks 1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona, IA 50009 MoreLess Info
Guests at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa enjoy a host of gaming options. This casino features rows of slot machines, card tables, roulette, craps and other favorites. There is also a bar and a restaurant.
34.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Highway 6, Altoona, IA 50009 MoreLess Info
Thomas Mitchell Park is a county park featuring a tall, wooded ridge. The park is named after Thomas Mitchell, one of Polk County's first settlers. Attractions include a playground, camping facilities, fishing, picnic shelters, and hiking trails.
34.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 2019 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265 MoreLess Info
Featuring hardwood floors, Skate West has a skating rink open to public skating sessions and private birthday events. The rink has a pro shop where visitors can purchase inline skates or roller skates.
34.8 Miles
84% 134 votes
Specialty Shops 217 Fifth Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265 MoreLess Info
West Des Moines' Valley Junction is a regentrifying area that boasts fine boutiques, dining and entertainment. In clement weather, patrons enjoy strolling through the junction's tree-lined paths. Parking is available on the streets and in several affordable pay lots.
34.8 Miles
80% 861 votes
Botanical Gardens 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
See more than 1000 varieties of plants at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Center in Iowa. The domed conservatory includes a tropical garden, desert garden and sculptures under one roof.
34.8 Miles
62% 39 votes
Comedy Clubs 560 S Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266 MoreLess Info
The Funny Bone is one of a small chain of comedy clubs, with this location featuring regular performances from nationally touring stand-up professionals. The club also offers dinners and a full bar service to audience members during performances.
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