- The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Elyria, Ohio, including 91 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Skating Rinks and History Museums.
- From Black River Reservation to Rowland Nature Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elyria and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lakewood, Medina, Oberlin and North Olmsted.
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Featuring over 20 miles of hiking trails, Holden Arboretum is a haven for hikers, bird-watchers and nature lovers. The grounds feature over 120,000 plants, picnic areas, a visitor center, and library.
45.2 Miles
Filled with catfish and carp, Portage River is a shallow river that leads to Lake Erie. The river has several trails for hiking and campgrounds for both RVs and tents.
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Ohio State Reformatory
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100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield, OH 44906
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History buffs, ghost hunters, and the curious flock to the Ohio State Reformatory every year. From its opening in 1896 to its closing in 1990, over 155,000 men were imprisoned within its walls, and many are said to be there still.
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100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield, OH 44905
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Dedicated to preserving and raising awareness of the historic Mansfield Reformatory, the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society offers educational tours, ghost tours, interactive murder mysteries, and a museum of artifacts. The Society also hosts a variety of special events.
45.5 Miles
Battle Zone Paintball is a paintball facility featuring four themed paintball fields. Field themes include village urban assault, a military field, fort-to-fort, and a tournament style Speed Ball course. Battle Zone also maintains a full service paintball shop.
45.6 Miles
Overlooking Lake Erie, the quaint Mentor Beach Park is both spacious and scenic. Several bench swings offer great views of the sunset over the lake, and there is a playground featuring a miniature rock climbing wall and a soccer field.
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Internationally renowned, MAPS Air Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of aviation in Northern Ohio. Exhibits include restored planes, artifacts and various educational displays of heroic aviators.
46.1 Miles
Those who are interested in ice skating may enjoy what the Mentor Civic Arena has to offer. The location features two regulation-size ice rinks, a snack bar, a studio rink, and locker rooms.
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Lake Metroparks Veteran Park is the home of a large inland pond and is a remnant of original Ohio swamp forest. The 100 acre park features piers for fishing, a trail through the wetlands, and a wildlife viewing area.
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The Mentor Dog Park has fenced in areas for dogs and their owners to enjoy. Dogs are allowed off leash and the park has two separate areas, one for large dogs and the other for small dogs.