Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sandusky, OH

  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Sandusky, Ohio, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Race Tracks.
  • From Osborn Park to Eleutheros Cooke House & Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sandusky and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Port Clinton, Put in Bay, Huron and Fremont.
  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Sandusky, Ohio, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Race Tracks.
  • From Osborn Park to Eleutheros Cooke House & Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sandusky and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Port Clinton, Put in Bay, Huron and Fremont.
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Campers savor the great outdoors and two included pancake breakfasts from an Amish-built cabin for four
13.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
River Fremont, OH MoreLess Info
Filled with catfish and carp, Portage River is a shallow river that leads to Lake Erie. The river has several trails for hiking and campgrounds for both RVs and tents.
14.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
National & State Parks PO Box 326, Put in Bay, OH 43456 MoreLess Info
The 33-acre state park, South Bass Island State Park, features a wooded campground area and a lakeside picnic area. The park also offers opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and ice-skating.
14.9 Miles
83% 24 votes
Historic Sites Put in Bay, OH MoreLess Info
Located on the grounds where wineries prospered in the 19th century, Stonehenge features a stone house built in 1870 and a wine press cottage built at the middle of the 19th century. Both of these buildings are included in the National register of Historic Places.
15.0 Miles
56% 34 votes
Arcades 380 Main Street, Put in Bay, OH MoreLess Info
There are plenty of entertaining opportunities in the Adventure Bay: arcade games, virtual bowling, miniature golf courses, batting cages, go-karts, and skeebal. An eatery is also found on the site.
15.0 Miles
76% 78 votes
Lighthouses southern tip of South Bass Island, Put in Bay, OH MoreLess Info
The South Bass Island Lighthouse was light for the first time in 1897 and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. It is the home of the OSU research. On the site there are also the 1899 barn and the 1897 oil house.
15.1 Miles
58% 232 votes
Caverns & Caves Put in Bay, OH MoreLess Info
A natural landmark, Perry's Cave is a natural limestone cave which goes as deep as 52 feet underground. 208 feet long and 165 feet wide, this cave was named after the commodore from the lake Eerie battle, and has an underground lake at the bottom.
15.1 Miles
95% 598 votes
Monuments 93 Delaware Ave., Put in Bay, OH 43456 MoreLess Info
Standing 352 feet high, the Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial was built by the end of 1915 and is the world's largest Doric column. It commemorates the battle of Lake Eerie in the War of 1812, while also celebrating the peace which followed.
15.2 Miles
89% 27 votes
History Museums 441 Catawba Avenue, Put in Bay, OH 43456 MoreLess Info
At the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society, visitors can view a variety of artifacts from the Hotel Victory or watch an island history video. The site also maintains a collection of maritime and model ships.
15.3 Miles
90% 265 votes
Islands Put in Bay, OH MoreLess Info
The South Bass Island is a state park which covers 33 acres and which has on its site a campground, picnic areas, and facilities for boaters.
15.3 Miles
85% 20 votes
Specialty Museums Put in Bay, OH MoreLess Info
At the Aquatic Resource Center, visitors can view live Lake Erie fish species and learn about the research that is being conducted in order to protect the body of water's wildlife. The location's offerings included hands-on science activities.
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