- The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Ashland, Kentucky, including 17 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and History Museums.
- From Highlands Museum & Discovery Center to Blue Ribbon Lanes, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ashland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Huntington.
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There are 11 permanent exhibitions at the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, almost all featuring hands-on exhibits, including in here the River Expedition, the School Daze, and the Tree house of My Own.
0.4 Miles
Blue Ribbon Lanes is a bowling alley that offers weekly specials. The location, which hosts birthday parties, also sells classic bar food, including wings and adult beverages, for bowlers to enjoy while taking a break.
0.5 Miles
An art gallery and gift boutique, Aladdin's Art Gallery Inc specializes in the works of local and regional artists in various media. The gallery also features an array of gifts, including jewelry, decorative pieces, and apparel.
6.9 Miles
One of Ashland's top movie theaters, Kyova 10 Theatre is located within Kyova Mall and shows the latest feature titles. The theater also offers a full service snack and drink bar, state of the art sound and comfortable seating.
0.7 Miles
Visitors can enjoy a tennis facility with 11 outdoor courts and 4 indoor courts at the Ashland Tennis Center. The center offers clinics and private lessons along with league play and ball machines.
3.7 Miles
Garden Roller Rink was founded in 1986 and is family-owned and operated. They offer open skate on Friday and Saturday and host birthday parties as well as family gatherings and other events.
10.4 Miles
The Museum of Radio and Technology features a gift shop and library, a radio classroom, a western electric transmitter, and a modern ham radio 'shack'. Additionally, the location also contains a 1920's-30's radio shop and a 1940's-50's show room.
10.8 Miles
Featuring public skating sessions, Roll-A-Rama Skate provides visitors with skate rentals to take out on the floor. The arena is also home to a roller derby league team called the Poison Apples.
11.0 Miles
Situated on 205 acres, Pfc. Emory L. Bennett Veterans Park is named for a US Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor. The park provides facilities for football, baseball and softball along with a playground and a nature trail.
11.1 Miles
Featuring 34 wooden lanes, Colonial Lanes provides open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a full-service pro shop. The center offers flat-screen monitors, party facilities and a grill with food and beverages.