Free & Cheap Things to Do in Springfield, OH

  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Ohio, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Architectural Buildings.
  • From Hartman Rock Garden to Buck Creek State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dayton, Fairborn, Yellow Springs and Kettering.
  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Ohio, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Architectural Buildings.
  • From Hartman Rock Garden to Buck Creek State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dayton, Fairborn, Yellow Springs and Kettering.
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Drivers get behind the wheel of a Lamborghini or Ferrari with an instructor for laps around an autocross car-control course
23.5 Miles
70% 33 votes
Castles 2319 State Route 287, West Liberty, OH 43357 MoreLess Info
There are actually two Piatt Castles as part of complete attraction, but the Mac-A-Cheek (Piatt) Castle is slightly bigger. Guests at the site can participate in self-guided tours through the houses with images, photographs, artifacts, and informative placards.
23.7 Miles
71% 7 votes
Breweries 912 E Dorothy Ln, Kettering, OH MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a selection of locally brewed beers including the award winning Mad River Milk Stout at The Dayton Beer Company. The brewery was voted Dayton 2014's Best Brewery.
24.3 Miles
95% 143 votes
Specialty Museums 16 South Williams Street, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
The Wright Cycle Company Complex is located in the neighborhood where the Wright Brothers, pioneers in aviation, once lived. There are exhibits and guided tours through the neighborhood, which also includes the home of author Paul Lawrence Dunbar.
24.4 Miles
94% 158 votes
National & State Parks 22 S Williams St, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
6 National Historic Landmarks are found in the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: the Wright Cycle Company Building, the Hoover Block, the Huffman Prairie Flying Field, the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the Hawthorn Hill, and the Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial.
24.6 Miles
96% 538 votes
Historic Sites 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, OH 45409 MoreLess Info
Covering 65 acres, the Carillon Historical Park is dedicated especially to the history of the area and the history of technology. Among the exhibits, there is the first practical airplane built in 1905, as well as the first automobile self-starter.
24.6 Miles
56% 25 votes
Castles 10051 County Road 47, West Liberty, OH 43357 MoreLess Info
The Piatt Castles, listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places, were constructed in the 19thcentury. Visitors who come to the site can view a variety of antique furniture and memorabilia from the period.
24.7 Miles
100% 23 votes
Parks 2655 S. Patterson Blvd, Kettering, OH 45409 MoreLess Info
The Hill & Dales MetroPark offers the opportunity for visitors to go on nature walks and view a variety of different trees and animals. This 63-acre site features a shelter at Dogwood Pond.
24.7 Miles
20% 5 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1001 Shiloh Springs Road, Dayton, OH 45415 MoreLess Info
Hara Arena is a multipurpose sports and entertainment complex that seats up to 5500 under normal circumstances. The venue features full ice floor conversion, and hosts ice shows, hockey games, concerts, and other events.
24.9 Miles
93% 43 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414 MoreLess Info
With six miles of trails, Aullwood Audubon Center is a nature area suitable for hiking. It has a variety of habitats which include prairie, marsh, forest and pond as well as a working farm.
25.0 Miles
- 3 votes
Pubs 1980 E. Whipp Road, Kettering, OH 45440 MoreLess Info
At McGillicutty's Pub, guests can enjoy a beer while watching the game on one of the many TVs inside. In addition to serving beer, the bartender makes mixed drinks and cocktails like Bloody Mary drinks.
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