- The list below includes 9 free or cheap things to do in or near Marshalltown, Iowa, including 45 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and Arts Centers.
- From Big Treehouse to Binford House, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marshalltown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newton.
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Featuring twelve auditoriums, Crossroads Theatre offers recent movie releases using digital projection in stadium seating with assisted listening devices and closed captioning. The theater has a 3-story tall screen, game room and concessions.
41.4 Miles
Located along Cedar River, Gateway Park is situated on 13.2 acres and features views of the river, a riverwalk and a lake trail. The park provides playground equipment, two shelters and heated restrooms.
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The Thorp Family Fun is an indoor family fun center that hosts school events, girl scouts, sports banquets, day cards, and birthday parties. The facility carries inflatable slides, castles, and moon bounces.
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Commonly known as the Hippodrome, the Mcelroy Auditorium is a multipurpose venue for sports, entertainment, and a variety of other events. The auditorium seats just over 5000 guests, and hosts events with both concrete and dirt floors.
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503 South St., Waterloo, IA 50701
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Dedicated to American combat veterans from Iowa, the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum has exhibits on every American military conflict since the Civil War. Patrons receive free coffee on Wednesday mornings.
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Part of a set of museums in one complex, Grout Museum of History & Science features exhibits relevant to the history of pioneers, local flora and fauna, and a public planetarium. It's also home to an immense genealogical reference library.
42.1 Miles
Maintained by the Cedar Valley Trails Partnership, the Cedar Valley Nature Trail is a rugged and beautiful trail appropriate for hiking and biking. It is 52 miles long and intersects many other trails in the Cedar Valley network.
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North_ Big Woods & Lake Street, Cedar Falls, IA
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Pack up the family and head to Big Woods Lake Recreation Area for some outdoor fun. The area has a boat ramp, a no-wake boating lake, and plenty of campsites to get off the grid for the weekend.
42.1 Miles
A 50-lane bowling center, Cadillac Lanes offers open and league bowling along with free bowling lessons. It also provides pool tables, televisions, arcade games, a party room, a pro shop, volleyball courts and a snack bar.
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It is a fun-filled activity hub engaging young kids with exciting activities that are reviewed and upgraded regularly. They celebrate Dollars Day when any member is given admission for just $1 per head.