- The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Ontario, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Bowling, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Serenity Lavender Farm to Belle Isle Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dearborn, Detroit, Taylor and Amherstburg.
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Consisting of both indoor and outdoor gardens, Matthaei Botanical Gardens grows a wide range of plants for tropical and desert environments. It also has an interactive children's garden with toys and a waterfall.
44.2 Miles
Built in 1821, Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. There is a museum on the grounds with displays and artifacts representing the colorful history of the lighthouse and the people who lived there.
44.2 Miles
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4000 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
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As a dominant retail outlet, the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is home to more than 185 retail stores. They also offer a 1,000-seat food court with numerous fast food and full-service restaurants as well as a movie theater.
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A 25-screen movie theater, AMC Star Great Lakes 25 display first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides a bar with adult beverages, theater rentals, an IMAX screen and a concession area with food and drinks.
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4500 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is a large store that offers everything outdoorsmen need to have fun while enjoying nature. Products range from clothing and boots, to boating and camping gear, gifts, and more.
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Offering 32 lanes, Airway Lanes offers patrons bowling, a pro shop and food options. It features an outdoor deck, tiki bar, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, dartboards and a banquet facility for private events.
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Featuring Ohio's largest, multi-gauge model, public railroad display, Train-O-Rama is a must see visit for model train enthusiasts. It started as a family hobby in the 60's and has grown into a family business that has delighted visitors for decades.
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47 votes
3845 E Wine Cellar Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452
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The celebrated Mon Ami Restaurant & Historic Winery is one of the oldest wineries in the region of the Lake Erie Islands. The winery has a restaurant that has a seafood buffet on Saturdays and serves brunch on Sundays.
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Spanning 17,000-sqft, the Zero Gravity Skate Park is an indoor facility that features a 10-ft start box with rail and ledge boxes as well as 4 and 5-ft fly boxes. The park also has more than 13 ledges and rails.
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The Hess-Hathaway Park is a recreational park that is home to a playground for children of all ages as well as a maze that is sponsored by the National Council for Jewish Women. The park also has a petting zoo.