- The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Ashtabula, Ohio, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- From Smolen-Gulf Bridge to Walnut Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ashtabula and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Conneaut, Geneva and Geneva on the Lake.
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The Smolen-Gulf Bridge holds the title as the longest covered bridge in the United States. The bridge features covered walkways on either side, and provides scenic views of the surrounding area.
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Walnut Beach offers guests the opportunity to get a closer look at Lake Erie. The park features a children's playground, public restrooms, and a summer concession stand along with the beach itself.
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Ashtabula Township Park is a recreational picnic area in Ohio where activities such as swimming, a playground for children, and a pond where you can feed the swans and ducks. It's been said to have beautiful sunsets and other seasonal attractions.
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Lake Shore Park offers many amenities and activities for active adults and children. The park features a fenced in playground for safety, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a large beach with boating access and various picnic sites.
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Saybrook Township Park sits on the edge of Lake Erie and offers a scenic place to enjoy the view. Two picnic shelters, a concession stand, basketball and sand volleyball courts, and a baseball field are also available.
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Corner of Walnut Blvd. and Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH
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The Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum offers information related to Ashtabula's role in the Ohio anti-slavery movement. Not only does the location feature Abolitionist exhibits, but it also offers Civil War collections.
2.2 Miles
Part of the Carmike cinema chain, the Carmike Mall 6 is a movie multiplex that shows primarily Hollywood new releases. The theater offers some films in 3D, and serves a variety of refreshments.
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The Finnish American Cultural Center is a small museum open by appointment only. Visitors to the museum can find various displays and collections as well as a memorial garden. The museum also hosts several periodic special events.
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Built in 1871, the Ashtabula Marine Museum features seven rooms full of exhibits. These exhibits are populated by maritime related models, paintings, photos, and artifacts. The museum also maintains an authentic pilot house and navy ship display.
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Burns Charters offers chartered fishing trips on Lake Erie for fishermen of all skill and experience levels. Charters focus on Walleye, which are the chief fishing targets in the lake.