- The list below includes 91 free or cheap things to do in or near Vermilion, Ohio, including 84 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Marinas, Bowling and Beaches.
- From Mill Hollow-Bacon Woods Memorial Park to Sherod Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vermilion and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oberlin, Sandusky, Huron and Westlake.
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Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH
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Commissioned in 1947 from the famous architect, the Weltzheimer/Johnson House Frank Lloyd Wright Building was the first Usonian house in the state of Ohio. Architecture enthusiasts can tour the structure and marvel at its beauty and simplicity.
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A small, tranquil nature preserve, the Rowland Nature Preserve features hiking trails, an ice skating rink, and fishing areas. The preserve also features a memorial for the victims of the September 11th attacks.
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In 1833, a Presbyterian Minister and a missionary founded Oberlin College, a four year liberal arts college and conservatory of music. Oberlin was a key stop on the underground railroad and considered a center for abolitionist activities.
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Opened in 1963, Oberlin College Lanes is an alcohol- and smoke-free bowling center situated on the Oberlin College campus. It features six lanes, offers bowling instruction and is host to both leagues and private events.
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Located on the campus of Oberlin College, the Allen Memorial Art Museum is recognized as one of the five best university art museums in the country. With over 14,000 pieces of art in its collection, there is an impressive overview from all cultures and eras.
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Tappan Square is a 13-acre site that hosts festivals, concerts, marches, the Doggie Doo Dog Parade, and Oberlin College's Commencement ceremony. The location was named after Arthur Tappan, a 19th-century abolitionist.
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Named for famous Oberlin Chemistry professor Frank Fanning Jewett, the Jewett House dates back to the 1880s, and is an example of transitional architecture between the Italianate style and Queen Anne style. The house is open for tours.
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73 1/2 South Professor Street, Oberlin, OH 44074
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The town's first public school, Little Red Schoolhouse was built in 1836 and also served as both a home and a tailor shop. The schoolhouse is now a museum that offers educational artifacts from the 19th century.
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The historic Monroe House is an Italian style museum that offers educational tours that focus on abolition, the Underground Railroad, and local history. The home was originally the home of General Giles W. Shurtleff.