Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lancaster, OH

  • 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.
  • 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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Pressurized jetpacks or flybaords propel customers along the water and high into the air
27.6 Miles
85% 1048 votes
Specialty Museums 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215 MoreLess Info
The domains covered by the hands-on exhibits at the Center of Science & Industry (COSI) range from space to ocean, including in here a little kids space, a science park, and a gadgets area.
27.6 Miles
60% 96 votes
Architectural Buildings 1500 East Main St., Newark, OH MoreLess Info
Home to the Longaberger Company Headquarters, the World's Largest Basket is a symbol of the product that put the company on the map. Visitors love snapping photos of this basket-shaped building or stop in for a tour of the basket making factory.
27.7 Miles
94% 17 votes
Parks 2255 Home Road West, Grove City, OH 43123 MoreLess Info
Gardens at Gantz Farm is an herb garden that offers educational workshops and holds an annual herb sale. The garden also has an educational children's gardening group called the sprouts.
27.9 Miles
95% 445 votes
Farmers Markets 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, OH 43215 MoreLess Info
The only public market that has been serving central Ohio since 1876 is the North Market Farmer's Market. More than 30 merchants provide a variety of local, fresh, and authentic food that include organic produce, pastured poultry, and locally roasted coffee.
27.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 1201 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna, OH 43230 MoreLess Info
Spacious with lots of outdoor recreation, Academy Park is very busy. It offers fun for the entire family including fishing ponds, baseball fields and basketball courts. The park is further designed with trails for walking, running, bicycling or skating.
28.0 Miles
82% 55 votes
Music Venue 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215 MoreLess Info
The LC Pavilion is an indoor-outdoor concert venue that has hosted events from the likes of Mumford & Sons and Kesha. The location also features a pizza parlor and various alcoholic beverage offerings.
28.1 Miles
95% 368 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus, OH 43215 MoreLess Info
The home of the Columbus Clippers, the Huntington Park was constructed in 2009 amd features a bar with patios, a picnic terrace, and a pavilion.
28.1 Miles
95% 500 votes
Neighborhoods 120 W Goodale St, Columbus, OH 43215 MoreLess Info
A fine example in which creativity is mixed with commerce and with entertainment, the Short North Arts District features 16 galleries, 46 restaurants, cafes, and eateries, more than 2 bars and nightclubs, and almost 60 shops.
28.2 Miles
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Parks 1558 Horns Hill Road, Newark, OH 43055 MoreLess Info
A city park with rustic charm, Horns Hill Park features extensive mountain biking trails as well as a Frisbee golf course and fully equipped playgrounds. The park also has picnic shelters and grills.
28.3 Miles
83% 12 votes
Parks 3899 Orders Road, Grove City, OH 43123 MoreLess Info
Situated on 110 acres, Fryer Park features a historical village with a log cabin, schoolhouse and barn as well as a space-themed playground. The park has walking trails, wooded areas for birdwatching and picnic areas.
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