- The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Downingtown, Pennsylvania, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Bowling and Mini Golf.
- From The Struble Trail to Bell Tavern Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Downingtown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Newark, West Chester and Media.
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Rodin Museum
Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101
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There are approximately 124 sculptures within the Rodin Museum including the famous piece known as 'The Thinker.' This museum is considered to be home to the greatest collection of Rodin outside of Paris itself.
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Also known as John P. Stanley Memorial Park, East Meadows Park offers numerous amenities and activities for both youth and adults to enjoy. This includes basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, as well as walking trails, soccer fields and a playground.
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3394 votes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Barnes Foundation has a collection of post-impressionist and early modern paintings, African sculptures and paintings, in addition to a collection of Native American ceramics, jewelry and textiles. The foundation also has an arboretum featuring 2,000 species of woody plants and trees.
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Since 1824, visitors have been learning about science at the Franklin Institute. Permanent exhibits at the science museum include electricity, changing earth, aviation and technology, and the giant heart, while some of the items that can be viewed include five telescopes, space suits, and trains.
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The Ephrata Cloister is a religious community founded in 1732, which at its height housed more than 300 members. Guided tours and self-guided exploration provide an introduction to the community and its seven historic buildings.
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Inventory is always improving and changing at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market where visitors can find everything from home grown meats and specialty candy to fine wine and fresh milk and ice cream.
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West Meadow Park has three playgrounds, a rock climbing wall, and two toddler areas. The park also has a one-mile jogging path, a soccer field, and a sand volleyball court.
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66 Lancaster Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
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Seiverling Museum, LLC Car and Pedal Car Museum is one of the largest toy pedal car collections in the US. The museum features an array of colorful toy pedal cars as well as a small selection of antique automobiles.
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135 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
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The Historical Society of Cecil County is an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the history of the local area. The organization operates a research library filled with a vast amount of genealogical data available.
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222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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The Franklin Institute Science Museum is a lively, hands-on museum and educational activity center for kids and adults alike. The museum, with its many interactive exhibits, planetarium, and theaters is open daily and on weekends.