Free & Cheap Things to Do in Iowa City, IA

  • The list below includes 53 free or cheap things to do in or near Iowa City, Iowa, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Natural History Museums and Bowling.
  • From University of Iowa to Hickory Hill Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Iowa City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Amana and West Branch.
  • The list below includes 53 free or cheap things to do in or near Iowa City, Iowa, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Natural History Museums and Bowling.
  • From University of Iowa to Hickory Hill Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Iowa City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Amana and West Branch.
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Summit 10 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA MoreLess Info
Menu includes macaroni and cheese, nachos, wraps, and burgers
0.1 Miles
71% 7 votes
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Gabe's

Music Venue 330 E Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 MoreLess Info
Gabe's is a musical venue that also has a beer garden that provides tables, seating, and space to relax and smoke. The venue has a seating capacity of 400 people and has 11 types of beer on tap.
1.9 Miles
67% 6 votes
Bowling 2253 Old Hwy 218 S, Iowa City, IA 52246 MoreLess Info
A great place for the family, Colonial Bowling Lanes offers entertaining bowling, golf, and more. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks at the bar, purchase gear at the pro shop, and play arcade games, darts, and more.
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100% 3 votes
Natural History Museums 11 Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 18000 square feet of permanent exhibits centering on a vast array of subjects, the The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History also hosts traveling exhibits and educational programs.
1.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 1602 Sycamore Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 MoreLess Info
Marcus Theaters Sycamore 12 is a local movie theater showing the latest released films to its guests. The theater offers a number of amenities, including full stadium seating in all 12 auditoriums as well as ticket specials and promotions.
0.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 166-B Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA 52245 MoreLess Info
Bijou Cinema is a movie theater within the University of Iowa that offers open screen nights, late-night film showings, and foreign film showings. The cinema also presents late-night forums to engage the students and the community.
0.1 Miles
36% 11 votes
Music Venue 211 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240 MoreLess Info
Blue Moose Tap House frequently has live music on both their upstairs and downstairs stages, and features 24 beers on tap at their full bar. They also have a jukebox and a retro hot-shot basketball game.
0.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Art Museum 150 N Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246 MoreLess Info
Featuring both extensive permanent collections and a changing array of visiting art exhibitions, the University of Iowa Museum of Art also hosts lectures and other educational and cultural special events.
2.1 Miles
90% 31 votes
Specialty Museums 860 Quarry Road, Coralville, IA 52241 MoreLess Info
Spanning 28,000 square feet, the Antique Car Museum of Iowa has roughly one hundred vehicles in its permanent collection. The beautiful, tastfully-appointed building has a banquet hall and is also available for event rentals.
2.1 Miles
75% 8 votes
History Museums 860 Quarry Road PO Box 5081, Coralville, IA 52241 MoreLess Info
Established in 1967, the Johnson County Historical Society is a group dedicated to displaying and preserving the history of the local area. The society operates a museum that is home to over 10,000 local historical artifacts.
2.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Buildings 310 5th Street, Coralville, IA 52241 MoreLess Info
The 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse is a historic school building that tells a story about how schooling and life was in the late-19th century. Tours are available by appointment only to those interested in visiting the schoolhouse.
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