Free & Cheap Things to Do in Auburn, NY

  • The list below includes 52 free or cheap things to do in or near Auburn, New York, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Arts Centers and Specialty Museums.
  • From Willard Chapel to Seward House, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Auburn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Syracuse, Seneca Falls, Skaneateles and Geneva.
  • The list below includes 52 free or cheap things to do in or near Auburn, New York, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Arts Centers and Specialty Museums.
  • From Willard Chapel to Seward House, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Auburn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Syracuse, Seneca Falls, Skaneateles and Geneva.
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34.5 Miles
85% 101 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Canandaigua City Pier is a scenic spot among the Finger Lakes. The pier offers views of the famous row of boathouses adjacent to it, as well as of the lake itself.
34.6 Miles
72% 18 votes
Music Venue 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center is an event space and outdoor music venue that provides 5,000 covered seats and lawn seating for 10,000. Vendors offer many food options along with beer and wine.
35.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Historic Sites 26 Seneca Street, Dundee, NY 14837 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to preserving the local history of the region, Dundee Area Historical Society is a volunteer led organization. It runs the Hoyt Coal Weigh Station, featuring mining artifacts, and the Old Schoolhouse Museum, a school from the 1890s.
35.8 Miles
87% 135 votes
Breweries 606 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 MoreLess Info
An artisanal brewery that prides itself on creative and unique beers. They host brewery tours with tastings, and the on-site Taproom restaurant serves a variety of food with a local flair.
35.9 Miles
86% 536 votes
National & State Parks 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Guided walking tours of the Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park are included with the price of admission, and children are able to enjoy a game of 'I Spy' along the walking trail. There is also an on-site wine center that offers daily tastings.
35.9 Miles
94% 35 votes
Colleges & Universities 7060 New York 104, Oswego, NY 13126 MoreLess Info
The State University of New York Oswego is a public university that is made up of a student body of nearly 8,000 students and offers more than 110 programs of study. The campus spans a total of 690-acres.
36.0 Miles
84% 135 votes
Restaurants 800 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Classes are the primary focus of the New York Wine & Culinary Center so that guests can learn more about wine, food, and cooking. There is also a tasting room that features beer and wine from all over New York state and an upstairs bistro.
36.2 Miles
100% 8 votes
Art Gallery 36 S Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame offers an extensive inventory of important American paintings, select antiques, fine regional art, imaginative jewelry and innovative framing. They are a destination for an eclectic and interesting selection of items that reflect value and beauty.
36.3 Miles
85% 48 votes
Specialty Museums West 1st Street Pier 1, Oswego, NY 13126 MoreLess Info
The H. Lee White Marine Museum, now a popular visitor destination, used to serve as the offices and repair shop for a grain elevator. The museum now houses ship artifacts, telescopes and historical documents from the offices and the nearby lighthouse.
36.3 Miles
89% 9 votes
Specialty Museums 135 East 3rd Street, Oswego, NY 13126 MoreLess Info
Containing a large collection of furnishings original to the house, the Richardson-Bates House Museum documents the history of this Italian style villa. The museum is curated by the Oswego Historical Society and offers guided tours to visitors.
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