- 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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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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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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73 1/2 South Professor Street, Oberlin, OH 44074
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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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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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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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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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Featuring grand traditional architecture, the Lorain Palace Theater takes movie goers back to a time when attending the cinema was an event. Guests will enjoy taking a step back in time while seeing a modern day feature title.
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14000 W. State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH
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The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge manages over 6,500 acres of wetlands, forest, and swamp land. Established as a habitat for waterfowl and endangered bird species, today, visitors enjoy the 10 miles of hiking trails and communing with nature.
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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.
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Founded by three fiber artists, Ginko Gallery & Studio showcases the works of more than 250 artists and small art studios. The gallery also features studio space that houses five working artists.