- The list below includes 38 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbus, Indiana, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Religious Buildings, Movie Theaters, Children's Museums and Parks.
- From Mill Race Park to People Trails, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbus and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Nashville, Greensburg, Corydon and Edinburgh.
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White Lick Creek Trail is a paved, one mile trail with rural and urban scenery. It crosses several rivers and streams, as well as an old electric rail line, and allows for biking and rollerblading.
43.8 Miles
The Heritage Trail offers a link between the town of Madison and the nearby cliffs overlooking the Ohio River. The paved, 3/4-mile trail begins at the riverfront and is open to walking, biking and pets.
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651 Vestal Road, Plainfield, IN 46168
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The Plainfield Recreation & Aquatic Center is a sports and recreation facility that features a variety of amenities. The facility has an indoor water park that is open year-round, as well as a fitness center.
43.9 Miles
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3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
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Ranked one of the best museums in the country, let alone one of the best children's museums, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis was founded in 1925. The 29-acre facility features nearly 500,000 square feet of interactive space for families to explore science, hsitory, art and more, including NASA-designed sp…
43.9 Miles
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4790 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
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Indianapolis is renowned around the world to race enthusiasts as the home to the Indianapolis 500. The Speedway Museum, located right on the grounds of the race course, has been designated a National Historic Landmark. You'll find race cars from NASCAR, Formula One, motorcycle races, drag racing, and, of course…
43.9 Miles
Located on the edge of the Ohio River, Heritage Park features a nature trail for cyclists and pedestrians that passes by historic brick bridges and railroads. The park has several shaded bench areas where visitors can watch the river.
44.2 Miles
The Bluespring Caverns is a cavern system which has 21 miles of explored passages. Also, it features the longest underground river in America, which has a portion of approximately 3 miles navigable.
44.3 Miles
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4790 W 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222
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Besides hosting the Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway also features races from NASCAR and MotoGP, as well as concerts and other events. They also offer track tours and grounds tours and are home to racing's Hall of Fame Museum.
45.3 Miles
Built in 1845, the Metamora Grist Mill was initially a flower mill, gradually becoming a grist one. Special events are organized in here all around the year, as well as festivals.
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4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46208
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The Indianapolis Museum of Art is one of the many museums and attractions on the campus of Newfields. Home to masterpieces, the museum has one of the biggest collections of Neo-Impressional paintings in North America. Collections include Pop Art, Abstract Expressionism, and galleries of art from Asia, South Ame…