Free & Cheap Things to Do in West Branch, IA

  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near West Branch, Iowa, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Sites, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum to Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Branch and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Iowa City, Muscatine, Coralville and Cedar Rapids.
  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near West Branch, Iowa, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Sites, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum to Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Branch and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Iowa City, Muscatine, Coralville and Cedar Rapids.
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9.9 Miles
86% 139 votes
Natural History Museums Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242 MoreLess Info
The Museum of Natural History is located on the campus of the University of Iowa. The museum features both permanent and temporary displays of fossils and skeletons making up the area's ecological history.
9.9 Miles
89% 254 votes
Colleges & Universities Iowa City, IA MoreLess Info
The University of Iowa is a part of the Big 10, located in Iowa City. More than 30,000 students attend school at the public university, majoring in more than 100 different areas of study.
9.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 309 S. Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52242 MoreLess Info
The University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center was built in 2010 and offers 20,000 square feet of fitness activities. Features of the center include a 52-foot climbing wall, short jogging track, 50-meter competitive pool, and a cafe.
9.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 166-B Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA 52245 MoreLess Info
Bijou Cinema is a movie theater within the University of Iowa that offers open screen nights, late-night film showings, and foreign film showings. The cinema also presents late-night forums to engage the students and the community.
10.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Art Museum 150 N Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246 MoreLess Info
Featuring both extensive permanent collections and a changing array of visiting art exhibitions, the University of Iowa Museum of Art also hosts lectures and other educational and cultural special events.
10.2 Miles
67% 6 votes
Bowling 2253 Old Hwy 218 S, Iowa City, IA 52246 MoreLess Info
A great place for the family, Colonial Bowling Lanes offers entertaining bowling, golf, and more. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks at the bar, purchase gear at the pro shop, and play arcade games, darts, and more.
10.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Dog Park Canton Street near Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 52245 MoreLess Info
Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park is large, well-maintained, and fenced in so dogs can run around and play freely while their owners relax. There is also an area for agility training, a special area for small breeds, and a pond.
10.6 Miles
90% 93 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 825 Stadium Drive, Iowa City, IA MoreLess Info
Iowa State University's Niles Kinnick Stadium is the home field of the university's football team, the Hawkeyes. This field-turf stadium is one of the 25 largest in the United States.
11.0 Miles
90% 31 votes
Specialty Museums 860 Quarry Road, Coralville, IA 52241 MoreLess Info
Spanning 28,000 square feet, the Antique Car Museum of Iowa has roughly one hundred vehicles in its permanent collection. The beautiful, tastfully-appointed building has a banquet hall and is also available for event rentals.
11.0 Miles
75% 8 votes
History Museums 860 Quarry Road PO Box 5081, Coralville, IA 52241 MoreLess Info
Established in 1967, the Johnson County Historical Society is a group dedicated to displaying and preserving the history of the local area. The society operates a museum that is home to over 10,000 local historical artifacts.
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