- 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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A 32-lane bowling center, Super Bowl Bellewood offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center also provides pool tables, a banquet room for private parties and a sports bar.
48.4 Miles
Housed within a 175 years old Federal style building, the Taft Museum of Art contains one of the world's best private art collections. Art from around the world that covers 13th century European sculpture and ancient Chinese porcelains is included at the museum.
48.4 Miles
Newport Dog Park is a clean park where dogs can freely run and play with other dogs. Owners can play with their dogs by bringing along toys, or they can relax as they watch their dogs exercise.
48.5 Miles
The only pedestrian bridge crossing the Ohio River at Cincinnati is the Newport Southbank Bridge a.k.a. Purple People Bridge. Its distinct purple color draws many people to enjoy the bridge itself and the view of both the surrounding area and the river.
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1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203
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Museums, theaters, and a library can be found in the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. This is an old renovated railroad station, built in 1928, which also now exhibits items pertaining to the railroad domain.
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Founded in 1939, the Contemporary Arts Center has moved in a new six story building that acts as a work of art itself. The collection contains a variety of innovative and thought-provoking photography, paintings, and other art forms.
48.6 Miles
Built in the art deco architectural style, the Carew Tower is home to stores, restaurants, and other facilities. It was built in 1930 and stands 49 stories high. The observation deck on the last floor offers a panoramic view of the city.
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Featuring automatic scoring, Highland Lanes offers 20 lanes of bowling with a pro shop, arcade games and pool tables. The bowling alley also serves food and drinks and hosts birthday and group parties.
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A comedy club and a restaurant, the Funny Bone Comedy Club can also be rented for special, private events.
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The attraction-based mall of Newport on the Levee features an extensive choice of entertainment, dining, and shopping options. Visitors can play at the large arcade GameWorks, dine at the world famous Toro restaurant, and shop at Art on the Levee Gallery.