- The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Oberlin, Ohio, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
- From Oberlin College to Tappan Square, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oberlin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Medina, North Olmsted, Westlake and Huron.
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From the merchant: craft your own personalized fused dichroic glass Christmas ornaments, complete with wire hanger
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In 1833, a Presbyterian Minister and a missionary founded Oberlin College, a four year liberal arts college and conservatory of music. Oberlin was a key stop on the underground railroad and considered a center for abolitionist activities.
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Tappan Square is a 13-acre site that hosts festivals, concerts, marches, the Doggie Doo Dog Parade, and Oberlin College's Commencement ceremony. The location was named after Arthur Tappan, a 19th-century abolitionist.
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The town's first public school, Little Red Schoolhouse was built in 1836 and also served as both a home and a tailor shop. The schoolhouse is now a museum that offers educational artifacts from the 19th century.
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Commissioned in 1947 from the famous architect, the Weltzheimer/Johnson House Frank Lloyd Wright Building was the first Usonian house in the state of Ohio. Architecture enthusiasts can tour the structure and marvel at its beauty and simplicity.
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Named for famous Oberlin Chemistry professor Frank Fanning Jewett, the Jewett House dates back to the 1880s, and is an example of transitional architecture between the Italianate style and Queen Anne style. The house is open for tours.
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The historic Monroe House is an Italian style museum that offers educational tours that focus on abolition, the Underground Railroad, and local history. The home was originally the home of General Giles W. Shurtleff.
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Located on the campus of Oberlin College, the Allen Memorial Art Museum is recognized as one of the five best university art museums in the country. With over 14,000 pieces of art in its collection, there is an impressive overview from all cultures and eras.
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The Oberlin Heritage Center is a museum complex featuring a number of buildings and exhibits that display and promote the local history. The museum contains three historic buildings, with the oldest dating back to the 1830's.
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The Apollo Theatre is a movie theater that seeks to provide movie-goers with an affordable and enjoyable movie viewing experience. The theater shows first-run movies as well as an occasional classic film.