- The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbus, Ohio, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
- From Ohio State University to Short North Arts District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbus and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard and Powell.
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Beginning at a designated starting point, groups of two, four, or six use smartphones to explore the city, searching for hidden objects
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A family entertainment center, Zoomers Skate Club offers roller skating, and maintains a pro shop on the premises. The club features speed teams and hockey teams, and hosts a variety of special events.
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201 S Fountain Avenue, Springfield, OH 45506
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Springfield’s Clark County Public Library features an extensive collection of books and other printed materials, as well as access to a number of databases and electronic resources. The library hosts a wide array of special events, as well.
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In the midst of Hopewell National Historic Site, visitors are drawn to an enclosure called Mound City. Visitors to this 13-acre rectangular site can walk around and explore the 23 sacred Earthmounds.
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The Stengel True Museum is housed in a brick mansion that was built during the Civil War era. The museum contains an assortment of items, including primitive weapons, antique toys, and American Indian relics.
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Great Seal State Park covers roughly 1,862 acres of land in the heart of the famous rugged mountains that are found on the Great Seal of the State of Ohio. Guests can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, Native American history, mountain biking, and picnicking.
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Yoctangee Park
Adjacent to the Historic First Capital District, Chillicothe, OH
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Adjacent to the historic First Capital District, Yoctangee Park spans 48 acres in total. Primary features for guests include tennis courts, softball fields, shelter houses, restroom facilities, and picnic areas along with the restored 1882 Municipal Water Plant.
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PO Box 1613, Chillicothe, OH 45601
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As an arts education center, The Pump House Center for the Arts hosts a variety of community events that include art exhibitions and receptions. The center has a gift shop with art prints, ceramics, and handmade Zimbabwe baskets.
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Old Man's Cave is a massive natural park with over 25 miles of hiking trails. It contains countless caves, waterfalls, rock formations and species of wildlife, and provides numerous campsites, picnic areas and rentable cabins.
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The NTPRD Chiller is an indoor ice skating arena that offers open skating, skating classes, hockey classes, and competitive hockey leagues for children. The facility is also available for birthday parties.
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Detailing the region's past involvement with the development of the telephone, James M. Thomas Telephone Museum showcases artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia in its displays. The museum has a special exhibit on Alexander Graham Bell.