Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, Ontario

  • 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.
  • 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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44.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hobby Shops 17 NE Catawba Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452 MoreLess Info
Specializing in fishing equipment and supplies, Rickland's Bait & Tackle is a family owned operation. Along with fishing gear and bait, beer and wine is also sold at this shop.
45.1 Miles
100% 9 votes
National & State Parks 6535 Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48130 MoreLess Info
Spanning 122 acres, Dexter-Huron is a metro park on the Huron River. It features miles of trails for hiking and biking, picnic areas, and water activities including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
45.1 Miles
87% 23 votes
Family Fun Center 280 SE Catawba Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452 MoreLess Info
Island Adventures Family Fun Center features attractions including miniature golf, bumper boats, go-karts, an arcade and an imitation gold mine. There have a 5,400 sq ft full-service restaurant and offer concessions as well.
45.3 Miles
74% 785 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 267 South Lightner Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452 MoreLess Info
Find a piece of Africa in Port Clinton, Ohio, with the 100-acre African-themed refuge. Drive-thru and walk-thru safaris get you upclose to the park's wildlife. Adventures include giraffe encounters, kangaroo feedings, and educational programs.
45.4 Miles
86% 14 votes
Dog Park 2998 E Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 MoreLess Info
Swift Run Dog Park is 10 acres of open space where dogs can roam off leash. The park has separate fenced areas for large and small dogs and there are multiple waste stations, water bowls and benches.
45.7 Miles
83% 29 votes
Canoeing 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI MoreLess Info
Visitors to Gallup Canoe Livery find canoe, kayaks, paddleboats, and rowboats for rent on the Huron River. The livery also offers a hiking path, fishing opportunities, a public boat launch, playgrounds, and rooms that can be rented for special occasions.
45.7 Miles
82% 17 votes
Parks 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
Spanning 69 acres, Gallup Park sits on the shores of the Huron River. The park features a variety of amenities, including a canoe livery, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
45.7 Miles
88% 16 votes
Canoeing 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
The Argo-Gallup Park Canoe Liveries is an excursion company that offers river trips, boat rentals, and kayak rentals on the Huron River. The company provides both one person and two person kayaks.
45.8 Miles
97% 29 votes
Visitor Centers 770 SE Catawba Rd, Port Clinton, OH MoreLess Info
The Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau is an organization dedicated to educating traveling visitors on what to do during their visit to the area. The bureau provides information about lodging, restaurants, and interesting activities to enjoy during visits.
45.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 7345 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327 MoreLess Info
Century Bowl is a bowling alley that offers open bowling, cosmic bowling, and hosts leagues. The bowling center hosts birthday parties, events, and tournaments, and also offers a variety of daily bowling specials.
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