- The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbus, Ohio, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
- From Ohio State University to Short North Arts District, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbus and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard and Powell.
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Cheryl Sher, with more than 15 years’ experience offers gourmet food
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SportsOhio is a multisport facility that hosts a wide array of games and sports for youth athletes. The facility hosts both indoor and outdoor soccer, football, baseball, miniature golf, and a variety of other sports.
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Darree Fields Dog Park is a dog park open to the public to bring pets for exercise and socialization. The park contains separate fenced-in areas for large and small dogs, a water source for hydration, and picnic tables.
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Village Green Park is a public park that holds community events during the summer months. Children can enjoy the splash park and playground, and there is a sheltered picnic area as well as a veteran's memorial.
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At Ellen Sea Art & Antiques, visitors can purchase antiques and artwork from local artists. The shop is run by a single family and offers items like pottery, jewelry, furniture, and remembrance stones.
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A paint your own pottery studio, Marcy's Clayground has been open since 2003. The studio offers a range of 150 different items that visitors can select to paint, using over 80 colors.
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Murphy Park offers patrons a walking path through mature trees. The park also provides two playgrounds, one for the younger children and a second for older kids. Murphy Pak provides covered area for picnics and restrooms.
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In its indoor facility, Recreations Outlet has a variety of wooden play structures and trampolines for children to explore. Visitors can host birthday parties by purchasing a party pass that includes pizza and a 2 hour play session.
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Columbus Zoo & Aquarium has been ranked the #1 zoo in the United States multiple times. It houses more than 10,000 animals and over 700 species, including everything from polar bears and bald eagles, to Asian elephants and rhinoceroses.
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The moderate-sized Zoombezi Bay is a water park linked to other prominent Columbus attractions. Several thrill-based water rides target older kids and adults while there is a specific area for younger individuals to safely play.
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Glick Park & Overlook is a municipal park with overlooks of the O'Shaunessy Dam. With shaded picnic areas, benches, walkways, and access to the lower river for great fishing, this park is a good stop before visiting the zoo.