- The list below includes 133 free or cheap things to do in or near Cincinnati, Ohio, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
- From Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum to Eden Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cincinnati and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Covington, Newport, West Chester and Florence.
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Teams collaborate, following clues and solving puzzles to escape alarming scenarios ranging from casino heists to art thefts
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4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232
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The cemetery at the Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum is the second largest cemetery in the country. On its 733 acres are found the resting places of famous people, such as congressmen, bishops, baseball players, and Civil War generals.
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Eden Park is home to the Art Museum, the Playhouse, and the Krohn Conservatory. It covers 186 acres and features, among others, gazebos, memorial paths, and a playground.
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The 8 acre Washington Park is a hub for all kinds of activities and includes a dog park, playground with boardwalk and stage, fountains and climbing walls. The open space is frequently utilized for concerts and other events.
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Completed in 1933, the Krohn Conservatory exhibits more than 3,500 species of plants, in collections such as the following: the Palm House, the Tropical House, the Orchid Display, the Desert Garden, and the Bonsai Collection.
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Founded in 1871, the Fountain Square is a historic square which features shops, restaurants, hotels, and offices. Among the public events which are organized in here can be remembered the Oktoberfest.
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On Winton Lake, visitors can rent a rowboat, pedal boat, motorboat, pontoon boat, canoe or kayak. The lake is located within Winton Woods Park, and the park has facilities for hiking, fishing, bow hunting, geocaching, biking, playing disc golf, picnicking, horseback riding, camping, and lawn bowling.
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Ault Park features many recreational opportunities including gardens, trails, a children's playground, scenic overlook, picnic shelter and pavilion that can be rented for special events. Deer and other wildlife can also be seen there.
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Hyde Park Village features a variety of vendors, including Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Brooks Brothers, LA Fitness, and Indigo Coffee. The location also hosts a variety of events, including music festivals and Halloween carnivals.
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More than 500 animals and 3,000 species of plants are found at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Special events and programs are organized all around the year, such as the Borrows Conservation Lecture and the Festival of Lights. Private events can also be organized in here.
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Built in the art deco architectural style, the Carew Tower is home to stores, restaurants, and other facilities. It was built in 1930 and stands 49 stories high. The observation deck on the last floor offers a panoramic view of the city.