- The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbus, Ohio, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
- From Ohio State University to Short North Arts District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbus and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard and Powell.
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Specialty bacon dishes crafted by local food trucks and restaurants, all washed down with music and beer
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Home to the Longaberger Company Headquarters, the World's Largest Basket is a symbol of the product that put the company on the map. Visitors love snapping photos of this basket-shaped building or stop in for a tour of the basket making factory.
38.7 Miles
Buck Creek State Park comprises of a varied landscape of wetlands and meadows with numerous hiking trails, picnic grounds and campsites. Visitors can also enjoy many recreational acitivites such as boating, swimming and fishing, on Buck Creek.
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Home to the Chillicothe Paints, VA Memorial Stadium is a ballpark that hosts summer games for a collegiate team. Visitors can watch talented athletes compete on an artificial field at the stadium.
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As an entertainment complex, Brookside Pool & Dairy Bar offers a wide range of activities, from paintball to water basketball. Visitors can purchase a party package that includes paintball equipment, admission to the paintball field, pizza, and other perks.
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At Chakeres Cinema 10, guests can see the latest movies in standard and 3D formats. The theater provides discounts for students, military, and seniors with valid ID. The theater provides closed captioning on Mondays.
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16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601
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Learn about the culture and lives of the Native Americans that built the sacred Earthmounds found on the Hopewell Culture Natural Historical Site. The park covers 1,200 acres and features walking and hiking trails between the monuments.
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3815 Crabill Road, Springfield, OH 45502
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A 100 acre park with 60 acres of lakes, Rei Lakes Fishing & Campground offers hook-up camping and fishing along two miles of lake shoreline. The campground offers combination camping and fishing packages.
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Visitors of Lake Logan State Park can go fishing, hunting, picnicking, swimming, and boating during the summer months. In the winter, the location also offers sledding, ice skating, and ice fishing opportunities.
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Camping sites, cabins, and a fun center with go karts and mini golf among others, are found at the Hocking Hills Adventures. The river trips are done with kayaks, canoes, tubes, rafts, and pink canoes – there are 5 tours the visitor can choose from.
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Located along the scenic Hocking River, the Canoe Livery of Hocking Hills is a business offering a number of attractions and services to its guests. These attractions include canoe trips, kayaking, camping, and rafting adventures.