Free & Cheap Things to Do in Owensboro, KY

  • The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Owensboro, Kentucky, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Botanical Gardens, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Smothers Park to Yellow Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Owensboro and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rockport, Evansville, Santa Claus and Henderson.
  • The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Owensboro, Kentucky, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Botanical Gardens, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Smothers Park to Yellow Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Owensboro and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rockport, Evansville, Santa Claus and Henderson.
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26.6 Miles
74% 46 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 551 North Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47711 MoreLess Info
The Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is a nature preserve and natural landmark populated by old-growth lowland forest. The preserve is a natural habitat for a variety of wildlife, and features a nature center, offering educational exhibits and an observation area.
27.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks Ashburn Road, Santa Claus, IN 47579 MoreLess Info
Named for Raymond Joseph 'Jim' Yellig who served as Santa Claus for decades, Jim Yellig Park can be used for basketball, volleyball and baseball. It has trails for walking, a playground and shaded picnic areas along with batting cages.
27.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Bike Paths Ashburn Rd, Santa Claus, IN 47579 MoreLess Info
Named for Raymond Yellig who served as Santa Claus for decades, Ray Yellig Memorial Trail is an approximately 1.2 mile trail around wooded terrain. The trail can be used for walking and biking as well as wildlife observation.
28.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 2400 Highway 41 N, Evansville, IN 47711 MoreLess Info
Evansville's Diamond Lanes is a bowling alley and indoor amusement complex. It features 24 lanes of bowling, as well as a video game arcade and pool tables, and is available for birthday party rentals.
28.5 Miles
74% 76 votes
Children's Museums 22 S.E. Fifth Street, Evansville, IN 47708 MoreLess Info
Hands-on exhibits from different domains such as travel and playgrounds for all ages, the Children's Museum of Evansville also host special events, dedicated to elves, fairies and others.
28.5 Miles
91% 85 votes
Science Museums 411 S.E. Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN 47713 MoreLess Info
With permanent collections which include still-life paintings, a collection of anthropological findings from North and South America, and a Planetarium among others, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science can also rent some of its exhibits, while also having a gift shop.
28.6 Miles
95% 37 votes
Historic Sites 224 S.E. First Street, Evansville, IN 47713 MoreLess Info
Celebrating Evansville's rich past through the historic Victorian Era, the Reitz Home Museum stands to preserve the building and those that surround it. The museum houses early life artifacts, furniture and documents, while the properties carriage house now acts as a museum gift shop.
28.7 Miles
85% 41 votes
Breweries 14300 W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN 47710 MoreLess Info
Tin Man Brewing Co. offers a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of great food and drinks to choose from. The tasting room, where you can try their many unique canned beers, is open every day
29.0 Miles
98% 54 votes
Libraries 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710 MoreLess Info
With book collections for both adults and children, the Willard Library was founded more than 120 years ago, making it the oldest library in Indiana.
29.7 Miles
90% 41 votes
Family Fun Center 2301 N. First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710 MoreLess Info
Walther's Golf & Fun provides entertainment and recreational activities for the entire family. They offer attractions such as indoor and outdoor mini golf, lazer tag, an indoor play area for younger children and an arcade.
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