- The list below includes 43 free or cheap things to do in or near Lancaster, Ohio, including 67 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Ziplines and Bowling.
- From Rising Park to Lancaster Parks & Recreation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lancaster and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Logan, Reynoldsburg, Newark and Gahanna.
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At Rising Park, young children can access playground equipment and families can set up a picnic meal on the site's tables. The location also features a pond and a hiking trail.
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Lancaster Parks & Recreation accommodates several activities with features like tennis courts, baseball fields, hiking trails and a natural pond for fly fishing or feeding ducks. There are also many spots for picnicking.
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Visitors head to Maher Park for fresh air and quality time in nature. The park features many attractions including trails to bike, hills to sled, wheel chair accessible trails, and play equipment for children.
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History buffs should plan their visit to the Sherman House Museum and experience the life and times of one of our nation's most famous Civil War Generals. The house was built in 1811 and contains many period artifacts and Civil War exhibits.
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1760 River Valley Cir S, Lancaster, OH 43130
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Crystal Falls Mini Golf & Batting Trainers is a clean, professional, and service oriented place. It has 18 holes of ADA approved mini-golf, arcade games, and batting cages that can each pitch from 40 to 70 mph.
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145 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
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A not-for-profit museum, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio hosts a wide array of exhibits and programs, and admission is free to the public. The museum also offers art classes and workshops.
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See a movie under the starlit sky at Skyview Drive-In Theater. Moviews are shown in HD 1080 picture quality on an 80' screen. A concession stand is available for food and beverages. Pets are allowed on a leash.
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Valley Zipline Tours
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3465 Duffy Road, Lancaster, OH
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Valley Zipline Tours offers individual and group ziplining experiences guided by experienced and trained staff. The tour offers ten separate ziplines, including three 'monster zips' that span more than 1000 feet in distance.
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The Ohio Glass Museum, built in 2004, is dedicated to sharing the importance and history of the glass making industry and is a family favorite destination. Visitors are delighted by the multimedia exhibits and the glass blowing demonstrations.
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At the Rockmill Brewery, adult visitors will be able to taste a variety of Belgian style ales. The location encourages its patrons to bring their own food to the tasting room.