- The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Ohio, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Architectural Buildings.
- From Hartman Rock Garden to Buck Creek State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dayton, Fairborn, Yellow Springs and Kettering.
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Located within a neighborhood development, Riverside Green Park is a small city park with a number of amenities available for use to the park's visitors. These amenities include tennis courts, picnic tables, and a small playground.
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A unique stacked stone sculpture in the shape of the head of a Native American chief of the Wyandot tribe, Leatherlips Monument is part of Dublin's 'Art in Public Places' project. The surrounding park offers picnic opportunities on the riverside.
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AMF Stardust Lanes offers league games as well as open bowling in their 24-lane establishment. There is also a lounge with food, spirits and flat screen televisions tuned to sporting events. Private parties are available upon request.
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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.
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Showing the newest movies at reasonable rates, seeing a movie at Colony Square Cinemas is one of locals' favorite activities. With a concession stand and clean facilities, the theater provides just enough frills without the bloated cost of other theaters.
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Gardens at Gantz Farm is an herb garden that offers educational workshops and holds an annual herb sale. The garden also has an educational children's gardening group called the sprouts.
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5701 State Route 350, Lebanon, OH 45036
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Ft Ancient Canoe Rental-Morgans is a kayak, canoe, and rafting outfitter on the Little Miami River. The river features calm waters and easy rapids and is also good for picnicking and swimming.
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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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An 18-screen movie theater, AMC Dublin Village 18 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, a bar with adult beverages, reserved seating, theater rentals and a concession area.
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127 S Mechanic Street, Lebanon, OH 45036
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Situated in a historic downtown location, the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad is historic railroad that provides visitors with historic train rides through the city. During the rides, guests learn about the local history as well as railroad operations.