- The list below includes 12 free or cheap things to do in or near Wabash, Indiana, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Other Entertainment, History Museums and Gardens.
- From Charley Creek Gardens to Paradise Spring Historical Park & Riverwalk, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wabash and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Marion and Peru.
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Charley Creek Gardens is a non-profit horticulture center devoted to conservation, preservation and study of native and foreign plants. The lovely garden is spread over 6 acres. Brochures are provides for self-guided tours.
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Corner of Allen Street and E Market Street, Wabash, IN 46992
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Paradise Spring Historical Park & Riverwalk is a wonderful experience to be hiking and walking along the Wabash River. There is a long archaeological history about the place which is fascinating. It is clean and well-kept.
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Located along the banks of the Wabash River, Paradise Springs Historical Park once served as the meeting place for treaty negotiations with Native American tribes. The park features grassy and wooded areas, restrooms and paths for walking and biking.
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Visit Dr. James Ford Historic Home to experience the family's daily life, activities and personalities. It is packed with information and equipment about the 1800s. A must-see for a history buff.
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Visitors can enjoy public supervised swimming at Honeywell Mark C Swimming Pool. The aquatic center features a 50 meter competition pool with a diving pit and a 120 foot single flume water slide.
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Dedicated especially to the area's history, the Wabash County Historical Museum also has a collection dedicated to the American railroad, which attracts both adults and children with its model trains exhibited. From this year on, it is also the home to a life-size historic caboose.
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Open seasonally, the Syndicate 13-24 Drive In Theatre is an old-fashioned drive-in movie theater operated by the non-profit Honeywell foundation. The theater offers discount tickets and free admission to kids, and serves a variety of refreshments.
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The AMC Showplace Marion 12 may worth the while when it comes to seeing the latest Hollywood productions, with a bag of popcorn and refreshments.
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Built by a wealthy business man in the early 1900s, The Hostess House offers visitors an inside glimpse of life in this era. After touring the house, visitors can enjoy lunch on a scenic outdoor patio.
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1000 West Hoosier Boulevard, Peru, IN 46970
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With its 32 aircrafts exhibited, the Grissom Air Museum is suited for both the adults that wish to learn about the American aviation history, and the children through its special programs.