- 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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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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28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
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The Holocaust Memorial Center is a two-story museum that strives to provide visitors with a comprehensive view of this time period. They showcase an array of historical exhibits, including The Eternal Flame, Descent into Nazism and The Timeline.
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7100 Lindenmere Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
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A cultural center that celebrates and increases awareness of French culture and language in the state of Michigan, the Alliance Francaise French Institute of Michigan hosts a variety of classes and programs.
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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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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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Up-to-date projection technology and stadium-style seating is offered at the extensive AMC Livonia 20. Featuring 20 screens that include an IMAX, the movie theater offers first-run Hollywood movies and occasional discount events on older films.
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Featuring playground structures in a safari theme, Jungle Java has slides, tubes, and climbing pads for children to explore. The playground has a separate area for toddlers with smaller slides and ample padding.
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There are plenty of entertaining opportunities in the Adventure Bay: arcade games, virtual bowling, miniature golf courses, batting cages, go-karts, and skeebal. An eatery is also found on the site.
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The Tiffin Centre for Conservation is a 300+ acre area to enjoy the outdoors. Take part in walking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing through forests, wetlands, meadows and ancient lake beds.
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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.