- The list below includes 47 free or cheap things to do in or near Youngstown, Ohio, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Bowling and Children's Museums.
- From Fellows Riverside Gardens to Mill Creek Metroparks, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Youngstown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Warren, Niles, New Castle and Warren.
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Enjoy a day of unlimited mini golf at a family fun center that also features roller skating, bumper cars, and laser tag
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Fellows Riverside Gardens serves as a large-scale public garden at the northern end of Mill Creek Park. There are twelve acres of display gardens that feature a wide variety of colorful plant displays and flowers.
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Mill Creek Metroparks has over 2,900 acres for visitors to engage in activities like hiking, biking, golfing, tennis, volleyball and picnicking. People can also boat and fish on the ponds and lakes or explore the many gardens.
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Roughly 227 acres is preserved by Boardman Park in the heart of Boardman, Ohio. Recreational offerings include softball fields, multi-purpose trails, several children's playgrounds, indoor meeting rooms, and open air pavilions.
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Millcreek Metro Parks is an organization dedicated to providing parks and other recreational facilities to the local residents. Nature trails, outdoor pavilions, and school recreational programs are among the facilities and services provided.
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Acting as a historic landmark in the region, the Lanterman's Mill was built in the mid-1800s and then restored in the 1980s. Visitors to the mill are able to see the clever devices and designs used by pioneers and observe how it originally operated.
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The Tod Engine Heritage Park preserves the city's industrial heritage on a grand scale. The collection boasts several large factory pieces, a locomotive, and much more. Private visits can be arranged for a more intimate viewing experience.
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The first museum dedicated to American art is The Butler Institute of American Art. The collection currently is composed of over 20,000 individual pieces and features a variety of traveling exhibitions throughout the year.
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Hands-on experimentation and play are the foundation of OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology. The exhibits cover a wide range of fields, including engineering, weather, light, energy, and aviation.
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Paying tribute to the settlers of Mahoning Valley, Arms Family Museum features period furnishings and clothing, along with Native American memorabilia and mining artifacts. The museum also contains exhibits about African-American settlers in the Youngstown area.
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Originally known as The Steel Museum, the institute is currently called the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. It is maintained by Youngstown State University and covers the history of the iron and steel industries on the region.