Free & Cheap Things to Do in Columbus, OH

  • 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.
  • 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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Autocross is a timed competition in which drivers navigate through a defined course
41.5 Miles
81% 74 votes
Canoeing 12789 State Route 664 S, Logan, OH 43138 MoreLess Info
Located on the scenic Hocking River, Hocking Hills Canoe Livery is an outdoor adventure outfitter that offers an array of services. Visitors can rent canoes and kayaks, camp in tents or cabins, and take moonlight or zipline tours.
41.6 Miles
82% 76 votes
Specialty Museums The Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center, Logan, OH MoreLess Info
The Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum, the only site of its kind, features over 3,400 pencil sharpeners for guests to view. The museum offers guided tours to guests who wish to explore the exhibit.
41.6 Miles
95% 311 votes
Caverns & Caves 2210 East State Route 245, West Liberty, OH 43357 MoreLess Info
Considered to be America's most colorful cavers, the Ohio Caverns serves as a large nature-based attraction. In addition to the underground segment, there are also nature trails, historic tours, and an activity to mine gems and fossils.
41.7 Miles
At Danbarry Cinemas, visitors can experience movies in their stadium-style seating. Their projectors are upgraded to the Sony Digital Cinema 4k system, resulting in a higher picture resolution for their movies.
41.8 Miles
72% 68 votes
Ziplines 15103 SR 664 South, Logan, OH 43138 MoreLess Info
Adults and children alike can spend their time at the Hocking Peaks Adventure Park, where they will find ziplines, ranger rides, treasure hunts, and a wicked forest. Among the special events organized in here can be mentioned the Run For Your Lives.
41.9 Miles
98% 40 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2200 Gratiot Rd. SE, Newark, OH 43056 MoreLess Info
The Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve features a narrow sandstone gorge and a display of spring wildflowers. Bicyclists can also take advantage of the location's four miles of bike trails.
41.9 Miles
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YMCA

Recreation Centers 645 Barks Rd E, Marion, OH 43302 MoreLess Info
The YMCA serves as a health, wellness, and fitness center for children, adults, and families. The center offers a variety of recreational programs and features an aquatics center that offers swimming lessons and teams.
41.9 Miles
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Bowling 1333 W Hunter Street, Logan, OH 43138 MoreLess Info
Supporting many leagues and events, Scenic Lanes & Billiard provides a chance to spend time with friends and families like the good old days. The facility also contains billiards and a snack counter.
42.0 Miles
91% 90 votes
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Adena

Historic Sites Adena Road, Chillicothe, OH 45601 MoreLess Info
Adena is a mansion and gardens that was built for the first governor of the state of Ohio in 1807. Situated on 300-acres, the interior serves as a museum while the grounds include multi-tiered gardens, barn, and smoke house.
42.0 Miles
97% 135 votes
Architectural Buildings 1340 East High Street, Springfield, OH 45505 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 1908, the Westcott House is a local architectural landmark and the only Prairie style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Ohio.
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