Free & Cheap Things to Do in Madrid, IA

  • The list below includes 78 free or cheap things to do in or near Madrid, Iowa, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Parks, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Iowa Arboretum to Perfect Games, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madrid and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, Ames, West Des Moines and Urbandale.
  • The list below includes 78 free or cheap things to do in or near Madrid, Iowa, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Parks, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Iowa Arboretum to Perfect Games, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madrid and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, Ames, West Des Moines and Urbandale.
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22.8 Miles
77% 431 votes
Science Museums 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Science Center of Iowa includes a science museum and IMAX dome theater. Admission includes hands-on science experiments, as well as live demonstrations and programs about everything from chemistry to astronomy.
22.8 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.
22.9 Miles
90% 295 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Principal Park is a minor league baseball stadium located in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Clubs play at the stadium, which was rebuilt in the early 1990s at the same site it was in 1947 when it was called Pioneer Park.
23.2 Miles
95% 401 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
In the middle of Des Moines, find two miles of trails surrounding a lake in the area known as Gray's Lake Park. The area features biking and walking paths, as well as fishing areas.
23.2 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.
23.6 Miles
82% 17 votes
Mini Golf 6450 Raccoon River Drive, West Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
Opened in 1997, West Grand Golf is a driving range and mini golf center that provides a number of amenities for the use of its golf enthusiast guests. The center also offers private lessons taught by a PGA Professional instructor.
23.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Horse Races I 80 Exit 142, Altoona, IA 50009 MoreLess Info
The Racing Association of Central Iowa hosts live horse racing at Prairie Meadows. The venue offers live racing, simulcast racing, a casino, dining, and a wide variety of live entertainment.
24.7 Miles
100% 32 votes
Movie Theaters 4545 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321 MoreLess Info
At Fleur Cinema & Cafe, visitors can watch a mix of independent, foreign, and blockbuster flicks in digital projection. In addition to movie theater popcorn, the concession stand offers alcoholic beverages and coffee to take into the theater.
37.1 Miles
77% 26 votes
Specialty Museums 1601 North Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA MoreLess Info
Visit the colorful and inventive National Balloon Museum in Indianola, Iowa to celebrate one of the most adrenaline rushing activities known to man! Enjoy pictures, demonstrations, and the science behind hot air ballooning, as well as a look at a full hot air balloon up close and personal.
37.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks N Buxton St & W Girard Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125 MoreLess Info
Named for benefactors Mr. and Mrs. William Buxton, Buxton Park is situated on 5.4 acres and is home to a butterfly garden, arboretum and ornamental fountain. It provides benches, a gazebo and a trail suitable for biking and walking.
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