- 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
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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.
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The Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center, Logan, OH
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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.
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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.
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119 Pawnee Road, Chillicothe, OH 45601
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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.
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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.
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2200 Gratiot Rd. SE, Newark, OH 43056
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Constructed in 1908, the Westcott House is a local architectural landmark and the only Prairie style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Ohio.