- The list below includes 165 free or cheap things to do in or near Akron, Ohio, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Bowling and Breweries.
- From Public Library to BARC Akron Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Akron and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton, Peninsula, Medina and Massillon.
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Lake Metroparks Veteran Park is the home of a large inland pond and is a remnant of original Ohio swamp forest. The 100 acre park features piers for fishing, a trail through the wetlands, and a wildlife viewing area.
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Overlooking Lake Erie, the quaint Mentor Beach Park is both spacious and scenic. Several bench swings offer great views of the sunset over the lake, and there is a playground featuring a miniature rock climbing wall and a soccer field.
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Located near the southern shores of Lake Eerie, Beaver Park Marina is a storage and rental marina featuring over 275 docks with a variety of boats and various watercraft. Boat sales are regularly offered along with repair services.
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Enjoy 230-acres of tranquility when you visit Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and its miles of waterfront beach, hiking trails, and wooded areas. The preserve is a great place to see the native wildlife and many varieties of birds.
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11 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503
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Hands-on experimentation and play are the foundation of OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology. The exhibits cover a wide range of fields, including engineering, weather, light, energy, and aviation.
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Originally known as The Steel Museum, the institute is currently called the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. It is maintained by Youngstown State University and covers the history of the iron and steel industries on the region.
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Located on the Youngstown State University campus, the McDonough Museum of Art primarily focuses on exhibits of contemporary art. Paintings, photographs, sculptures, and even mixed media pieces have been showcased in the shifting exhibit space.
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Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH 44555
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Located on the Youngstown State University campus, Ward Beecher Planetarium hosts classes for the University and serves as a field trip destination for area schools. The planetarium hosts public shows on the topics of space, earth science and astronomy.
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139 E Boardman Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
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Exhibits with hands-on play and interactive elements are the showcase of the Children's Museum of the Valley. The site also features many special workshops for children, teens, and adults with a focus on crafting and making.
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The first museum dedicated to American art is The Butler Institute of American Art. The collection currently is composed of over 20,000 individual pieces and features a variety of traveling exhibitions throughout the year.