- The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Elyria, Ohio, including 91 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Skating Rinks and History Museums.
- From Black River Reservation to Rowland Nature Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elyria and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lakewood, Medina, Oberlin and North Olmsted.
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93 Delaware Ave., Put in Bay, OH 43456
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Standing 352 feet high, the Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial was built by the end of 1915 and is the world's largest Doric column. It commemorates the battle of Lake Eerie in the War of 1812, while also celebrating the peace which followed.
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Located on the grounds where wineries prospered in the 19th century, Stonehenge features a stone house built in 1870 and a wine press cottage built at the middle of the 19th century. Both of these buildings are included in the National register of Historic Places.
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As a recreational program offered by Kent State University, Crooked River Adventures has a variety of tours from kayaking, to tubing, to biking. The paddling trips take place on the Cuyahoga River and provide scenic views of the surrounding region.
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Visitors to the municipal Harmon Flying Field are always welcomed by the Aurora R/C Flying Aces and the Mantua Township Missile Agency clubs who operate in the radio controlled enthusiast's park. Weekend family friendly activities are hosted regularly.
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Brady's Leap Park can be found at the northern limit of the Riveredge Trail and is the historic area located where Captain Samuel Brady reportedly jumped 21 feet across the river to avoid capture by Indians in 1780.
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At the Aquatic Resource Center, visitors can view live Lake Erie fish species and learn about the research that is being conducted in order to protect the body of water's wildlife. The location's offerings included hands-on science activities.
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The 33-acre state park, South Bass Island State Park, features a wooded campground area and a lakeside picnic area. The park also offers opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and ice-skating.
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A 44 acre property Moebius Nature Center promotes the enjoyment, respect and preservation of nature through educational programs. Some of their activities include wildlife hikes, gardening instruction, food sampling and animal observation.
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441 Catawba Avenue, Put in Bay, OH 43456
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At the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society, visitors can view a variety of artifacts from the Hotel Victory or watch an island history video. The site also maintains a collection of maritime and model ships.
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southern tip of South Bass Island, Put in Bay, OH
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The South Bass Island Lighthouse was light for the first time in 1897 and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. It is the home of the OSU research. On the site there are also the 1899 barn and the 1897 oil house.