- The list below includes 24 free or cheap things to do in or near Merced, California, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Arcades, Billiards/Pool Halls and Music Venue.
- From Merced Dog Park to Merced National Wildlife Refuge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Merced and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Turlock and Atwater.
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The Merced Dog Park is a recreational park for dogs that features two different areas for small and large dogs. The park is mostly flat and includes drinking fountains, garbage cans, and doggie bag dispensers.
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47 votes
7376 S. Wolfsen Road, On State Hwy 59, then 8 miles west on Sandy Mush Road, Merced, CA 93635
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The Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 10,258 acres of vernal pools, native grasslands and wetlands. This area provides a habit for ground squirrels, long-tailed weasels, cottontail rabbits, burrowing owls, coyotes and much more.
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Merced Fruit Barn provides a wide selection of locally grown produce along with honey, dried fruits and nuts. deli sandwiches, and ice cream. The barn also features picnic areas and a variety of farm animals.
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Oh Wow Nickel Arcade has over 100 games, each costing 10 cents or less to play. It includes a mix of modern games and classics like air hockey and skeeball, and tickets can be won and exchanged for prizes.
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The Merced County Courthouse Museum houses 8,500 square-feet of exhibits, both permanent and rotating. The displays depict the history of the area as well as the settlers of Great Central Valley.
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A self-described dive bar and live music venue, The Partisan features a variety of live bands in addition to DJs and Karaoke nights. The bar also hosts special events, parties, and theme nights.
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19 votes
403 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
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Hollywood Theaters - Mainplace Stadium Cinema is a movie theater that also serves snacks and beverages for moviegoers. The theater includes a Pac-Man arcade game as well as free parking.
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With a jukebox supplying the music, Cue Spot Billiards has a multitude of billiard tables for visitors to play at. There is also a ping pong table, and the bar has a wide selection of bottled sodas and beers.
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Featuring IMCA races, Merced Fairgrounds Speedway has a 1/3 mile dirt track that hosts sprint car racing. Visitors can watch the race from the grandstand and enjoy refreshments from the concession stand.
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A movie theater with seven screens, UA Regency 7 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides stadium seating, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.