- 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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The Columbus Crew Stadium is the home of the MLS soccer team, which won the 2008 MLS Cup. The site also hosts concerts and other special events, including American football, lacrosse, and rugby.
0.9 Miles
The home of the Columbus Clippers, the Huntington Park was constructed in 2009 amd features a bar with patios, a picnic terrace, and a pavilion.
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Designed to look like a classic main street, the Easton Town Center was first opened in 1999, gradually being developed and constructed. Currently, there are more than 30,000 people which found a job in here.
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Located just north of I-270 on I-71, Polaris Fashion Place is a shopping center with a wide variety of vendors, including Bath & Body Works and Talbot's. This location's dining options include The Cheesecake Factory.
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3055 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, OH 43202
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A single-screen movie theater, Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse displays first-run films along with a selection of older movies. It also hosts special events and offers a menu with pizza, salads, subs and a variety of beer types.
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333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
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The domains covered by the hands-on exhibits at the Center of Science & Industry (COSI) range from space to ocean, including in here a little kids space, a science park, and a gadgets area.
0.6 Miles
Almost 10,500 items are in the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art. While the emphasis is on the American art, in here there are also found exhibits which are representative for the European modernism, for example.
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Combining a museum, archive, library, and historic preservation office, the Ohio Historical Center thoroughly explores and documents the history, natural past, and archaeological heritage of the state. The center also acts as the home of the Ohio Historical Society.
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With plenty of classic arcade games like Donkey Kong Jr. to entertain their patrons, the 16-Bit Bar + Arcade offers their guests a chance to play games while enjoying a beer. They also have a Nintendo 64 with games.
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The LC Pavilion is an indoor-outdoor concert venue that has hosted events from the likes of Mumford & Sons and Kesha. The location also features a pizza parlor and various alcoholic beverage offerings.