- 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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Beginning at a designated starting point, groups of two, four, or six use smartphones to explore the city, searching for hidden objects
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Offering unlimited fishing, Triangle Fishing Lake has three ponds stocked with bass, carp, perch, and catfish. It also has a baithouse with tackle and a grill to cook any fish caught during the day.
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Mallory's Pub is a sports bar with a neighborhood feel and a bit of an Irish theme. The pub features an array of sporting events on large screen televisions, and serves an array of food and beverage options.
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Renovated in 2014, Barnitz Stadium hosts a wide variety of regional soccer and football events for the community. Visitors can watch Middletown High School's football team play its home games at the stadium.
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Situated on 311 acres, Armco Park features a lake suitable for boating and fishing along with facilities for basketball, volleyball, tennis and golf. The park also offers a concession stand, picnic areas, grills and a natural area.
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Hartman Rock Garden is home to numerous works of folk art including models of Philadelphia Independence Hall and Mount Vernon among other sculptures made from a variety of materials such as stone, concrete, metal and more.
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Open since 1963, the Orbit Fun Center features a roller skating rink and skate rentals, a bounce house for kids, a video game arcade, and redemption games with prizes. The facility hosts birthday parties and other events.
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The Pennsylvania House is a recently restored historic inn and tavern dating back to 1822. The facility operates as a museum today offering guided tours of authentic furnishings and exhibits of antique paintings, clocks, dolls, textiles and more.
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Located in Springfield, Ohio, Victory Lanes is the perfect atmosphere for a fun family game night experience. The center is also available for birthday parties, corporate events, and serves food and drinks.
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A part of historic downtown Lebanon, Picture This is a custom frame shop that also features arts, crafts, and collectibles. The shop specializes in shadowbox and needlework framing and features an extensive collection of framed and unframed art.
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Showing the newest movies at reasonable rates, seeing a movie at Colony Square Cinemas is one of locals' favorite activities. With a concession stand and clean facilities, the theater provides just enough frills without the bloated cost of other theaters.