- The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Ontario, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Bowling, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Serenity Lavender Farm to Belle Isle Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dearborn, Detroit, Taylor and Amherstburg.
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144 Boblo Island Blvrd, Amherstburg, Canada
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Captain Bob's Island Icecream & Coffee Cabin is located on Boblo Island. Established by a young 19-year old entrepreneur, the ice-cream and coffee cabin features 12 different icecreams and a variety of coffees and espressos.
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First opening in May 2010, the Amherstburg Farmer's Market is a non-profit organization. Local vendors sell their home-grown, baked and wild-caught, bottled and homemade goods to eager consumers every Saturday and Tuesday.
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Overlooking outdoor water fountains and landscaped gardens, the Rising Sun Yoga and Wellness Studio is located in Amherstburg. Enjoy relaxing yoga and tranquil massage surrounded by beautiful and unique art.
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Centrally located in the downtown of the city, Campus Martius Park is a public space joined by many commercial and retail areas. Activities throughout the year include live concerts and ice skating.
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Locally grown produce and other farm fresh items are the foundation of the Eastern Market. It acts as the farmers' market for the area, and the market is held every Saturday throughout the year.
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315 E. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
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The documentation, preservation, and interpretation of African American culture and history is conducted at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Each year the site serves as the venue for the African World Festival as well.
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Featuring an IMAX dome theater that plays educational documentaries, Michigan Science Center hosts rotating exhibits and live science demonstrations. The center also has a kids' area for ages 5 and under with age-appropriate exhibits.
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The Detroit Institute of Art has over 60,000 pieces of art divided into several galleries including Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous Americas; American Art; Asia and the Islamic World; and European Art. The institute also has a large gallery of African American art.