Free & Cheap Things to Do in Newark, OH

  • 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.
  • 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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38.2 Miles
87% 78 votes
Waterfalls 700 Shawan Falls Dr, Dublin, OH MoreLess Info
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.
38.2 Miles
84% 177 votes
Aquariums 4850 W Powell Road, Powell, OH 43065 MoreLess Info
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
83% 6 votes
Bowling 3940 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123 MoreLess Info
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.
38.6 Miles
79% 376 votes
Bay 10101 Riverside Drive, Powell, OH 43065 MoreLess Info
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.
38.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 7560 Steitz Road, Powell, OH 43065 MoreLess Info
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.
38.9 Miles
100% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 28 E Winter Street, Delaware, OH 43015 MoreLess Info
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.
38.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horse Races 18 E William Street, Delaware, OH 43015 MoreLess Info
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.
38.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 6011 Glick Road, Powell, OH 43065 MoreLess Info
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
100% 1 votes
Art Museum 60 S Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43016 MoreLess Info
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.
38.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017 MoreLess Info
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.
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