- The list below includes 89 free or cheap things to do in or near Dayton, Ohio, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Parks and Historic Sites.
- From Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dayton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Lebanon, Fairborn and Yellow Springs.
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320 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220
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Esquire Theatre shows movies including new Hollywood releases, cult classics, independent and foreign films. They feature a bar that serves beer, wine and cocktails in addition to coffee and baked goods.
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Completed in 1933, the Krohn Conservatory exhibits more than 3,500 species of plants, in collections such as the following: the Palm House, the Tropical House, the Orchid Display, the Desert Garden, and the Bonsai Collection.
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Eden Park is home to the Art Museum, the Playhouse, and the Krohn Conservatory. It covers 186 acres and features, among others, gazebos, memorial paths, and a playground.
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More than 60,000 items are included in the permanent collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum, some of them dating back to 6,000 years ago. The areas covered are various, from fashion to sculptures to ancient artifacts.
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Shaffer Park hosts baseball and softball leagues and tournaments for boys and girls. The location's leagues include the Boys Pony, B, C, and Ruth leagues and Girls A, AA, and C leagues.
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Many vendors work at the Findlay Market, which is Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market. It is open Tuesdays through Sundays and features roughly two dozen vendors that sell fish, meat, produce, poultry, cheese, flowers, deli items, and ethnic foods.
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Star Cinemas offers first-run movie screenings for visitors to enjoy. This low ticket price cinema combines the nostalgic feel of an old movie theater with new technologies, including 3D movie projection.
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Founded in 1871, the Fountain Square is a historic square which features shops, restaurants, hotels, and offices. Among the public events which are organized in here can be remembered the Oktoberfest.
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The 8 acre Washington Park is a hub for all kinds of activities and includes a dog park, playground with boardwalk and stage, fountains and climbing walls. The open space is frequently utilized for concerts and other events.
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Thousands of aquatic animals are housed in exhibits within the Newport Aquarium. Hands-on showcases also allow visitors to pet a shark, touch a penguin, and visit the behind-the-scenes portions of the institution.