Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hamilton, OH

  • The list below includes 132 free or cheap things to do in or near Hamilton, Ohio, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Sculpture Parks and Arts Centers.
  • From Hamilton Lane Public Library to Holly's Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hamilton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cincinnati, Covington, Newport and West Chester.
  • The list below includes 132 free or cheap things to do in or near Hamilton, Ohio, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Sculpture Parks and Arts Centers.
  • From Hamilton Lane Public Library to Holly's Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hamilton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cincinnati, Covington, Newport and West Chester.
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30.0 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.
30.3 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.
30.8 Miles
59% 41 votes
Historic Sites Main St, Metamora, IN MoreLess Info
Built in 1845, the Metamora Grist Mill was initially a flower mill, gradually becoming a grist one. Special events are organized in here all around the year, as well as festivals.
30.8 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.
30.9 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.
31.2 Miles
93% 152 votes
Cemeteries 118 Woodland Avenue, Dayton, OH 45409 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1843, the Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum covers 200 acres and has 100,000 monuments which guard the eternal sleep of its residents. The arboretum has more than 3,000 trees, many of them older than a century.
31.4 Miles
95% 171 votes
Specialty Museums 420 S Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1992, the America's Packard Museum - The Citizens Motorcar Co. is housed by a restored Packard Dealership. The store sells collectibles, gifts, and other themed items. The museum can be rented for private events.
31.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
Recreation Centers 2900 Glengarry Drive, Dayton, OH 45420 MoreLess Info
Kettering Recreation Complex is 152,000 square feet and offers over a thousand programs each year including swimming, ice skating, fitness, gardening, self-defense and even etiquette. It includes a water park, ice arena, gym, indoor pool and senior center.
31.7 Miles
96% 50 votes
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The Neon

Movie Theaters 130 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
The Neon is a small, independent theater that shows primarily independent films. Catering to the film buff, they also offer movie memorabilia. They feature a concession stand with a wide variety of refreshments, including iced coffee.
31.8 Miles
92% 294 votes
Art Museum 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH 45406 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1919 and houses in a 1930 building, the Dayton Art Institute contains a collection gathered from all around the world and spanning across 5,000 years of art history. More than 1,000 items from this collection are permanently exhibited.
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