- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, Ohio, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Historic Sites and Bowling.
- From Dawes Arboretum to Horns Hill Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Zanesville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna and Lancaster.
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Strewn with waterfalls and streams, Indian Run Falls is the former home of the Wyandot Indians. The park features a trail with bridges that let visitors take in views of the streams.
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Columbus Zoo & Aquarium has been ranked the #1 zoo in the United States multiple times. It houses more than 10,000 animals and over 700 species, including everything from polar bears and bald eagles, to Asian elephants and rhinoceroses.
38.5 Miles
Offering 8 lanes of bowling, Grove City Lanes features pin setters and wooden lanes from the 1960s. Aside from bowling, the center provides pool tables, video games, food, drinks and sports on a 60' high-definition television screen.
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The moderate-sized Zoombezi Bay is a water park linked to other prominent Columbus attractions. Several thrill-based water rides target older kids and adults while there is a specific area for younger individuals to safely play.
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Fay Baynton Stables is a seven acre equestrian facility. The stables offer professional horse boarding, training for horses of all stages, and horseback riding lessons. Fay Baynton stables also offers a variety of horses for sale.
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In operation since 1916, the Strand Theatre is a three-screen theater that shows the latest movies and hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Closed captioning equipment and headphones are available upon request.
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A long-standing traditional horse race held on the third Thursday of each September, the Little Brown Jug Race Secretary is a local institution. The harness race typically attracts over 50,000 spectators.
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Glick Park & Overlook is a municipal park with overlooks of the O'Shaunessy Dam. With shaded picnic areas, benches, walkways, and access to the lower river for great fishing, this park is a good stop before visiting the zoo.
38.9 Miles
The Ross Art Museum offers visitors an opportunity to view a variety of revolving exhibits ranging from the obscure to famous well known artists. The museum opened in 2002 and was formerly the fine arts department of Ohio Wesleyan University.
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With over 100 acres, there are ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors at Coffman Park. Park amenities include Basketball courts, bike and jogging paths, bocce ball equipment, fishing, ice skating, and much more.