- 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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Prospectors Brewing Company produces German American Blonde, India Pale Ale, Oaked and Smoked Stout, and American Wheat Beers. The location's bar and tap rooms are designed to harken back to old mining towns during the gold rush.
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With all the beer and wine made on the premises, Yosemite Ale Werks offers visitors a selection of alcoholic beverages to sample. The tasting bar often features live music from local entertainers.
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A small local theater with a quaint atmosphere, the Sixth Street Cinema shows a variety of films, including art house films, documentaries, foreign films, and independent films. The theater offers a variety of refreshment choices.
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Built in 1858, the Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail is a 33 x 26 foot structure that was constructed from granite blocks. The two-story interior features graffiti on the walls scrawled by actual prisoners, authentic key sets and old furnishings.
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5005 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa, CA 95338
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California State Mining & Mineral Museum has a wide array of rocks and minerals, and contains an exhibit of a gold mineshaft dug into the museum. Throughout the year they feature special exhibits like gem shows and rare gold nuggets.
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The California State Mining and Mineral Museum is dedicated to educating guests on the rich state's mining history and the methods used to mine. There are numerous exhibits, including several hundred minerals and authentic gold nuggets.
31.8 Miles
Visitors can enjoy a 6 screen movie theater that airs first run films at Madera Cinema 6. The theater also airs 3D films and features a Reel Deal promotion for the first showings of films.
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Cal-Gran Theater is a six screen movie theater that shows first run films, which include 3D films. The theater offers a special promotion on called Fiesta Tuesday, with discounted prices running the entire day.
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Miracle Skate is a roller skating arena featuring both free skate sessions as well as parties and special events. A full skate shop is available on site as well as a snack bar, and family events are highlighted throughout the year.
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A roller skating rink and indoor recreation center, Madera Skate hosts private events and birthday parties as well as offering open skating. The facility includes a snack bar and a skate shop.