- The list below includes 89 free or cheap things to do in or near Dayton, Ohio, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Parks and Historic Sites.
- From Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dayton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Lebanon, Fairborn and Yellow Springs.
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Team up with up to seven friends for an exciting game where you’ll work together to solve puzzles and uncover clues to escape
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Founded in 1919 and houses in a 1930 building, the Dayton Art Institute contains a collection gathered from all around the world and spanning across 5,000 years of art history. More than 1,000 items from this collection are permanently exhibited.
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420 S Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402
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Founded in 1992, the America's Packard Museum - The Citizens Motorcar Co. is housed by a restored Packard Dealership. The store sells collectibles, gifts, and other themed items. The museum can be rented for private events.
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16 South Williams Street, Dayton, OH 45402
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The Wright Cycle Company Complex is located in the neighborhood where the Wright Brothers, pioneers in aviation, once lived. There are exhibits and guided tours through the neighborhood, which also includes the home of author Paul Lawrence Dunbar.
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Founded in 1962, the National Aviation Hall of Fame honors individuals who have contributed to the United States' history of aviation. Exhibits cover the history of early flight, World War I, World War II, the jet plane, and space flight.
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The Neon is a small, independent theater that shows primarily independent films. Catering to the film buff, they also offer movie memorabilia. They feature a concession stand with a wide variety of refreshments, including iced coffee.
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With permanent exhibitions such as Discovery Zoo and African Room, home of Nesiur the Mummy, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery intends to attract especially children in order to educate them in a playful manner. There is a total of 9 permanent exhibitions in here, as well as other temporary ones.
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Performance Place at the Schuster Center, Dayton, OH 45402
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Conducted by longtime veteran Neil Gittelman, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra performs a wide variety of musical programs and styles. They often partner with the Dayton Opera and Ballet companies for multigenre performances, and they offer an array of educational programs.
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Warped Wing Brewery offers weekly tours where patrons can fully view the brewhouse and packaging line, sample pints or flights of beers and hear a history of the brewery. Their tasting room is open 5 nights a week.
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Billed as the country's largest indoor entertainment facility, Scene75 Entertainment Center offers a wide variety of amusements. They feature an indoor go-kart track, laser-tag arena, bowling lanes, bumper cars, and many more entertainment options, as well as a full-service restaurant.