- The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Sandusky, Ohio, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Race Tracks.
- From Osborn Park to Eleutheros Cooke House & Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sandusky and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Port Clinton, Put in Bay, Huron and Fremont.
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Indoor, tropical-island themed waterpark with lazy rivers, vortex pools, a lagoon, a treehouse, and signature slides
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With 163 acres of land, Osborn Park allows visitors to enjoy nature and the park's facilities. Facilities at the park include meeting rooms, picnic shelters, a nine-hole disk golf course, and ball fields.
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A historic house originally constructed in the 1850s, the Eleutheros Cooke House & Garden combines 19th century architecture with a 1950s indoor aesthetic. The house is now a free public museum.
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Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area is in a 3,200-acre area and has been restored primarily to wetland. Those who enjoy birdwatching will be able to see ducks, geese, eagles, herons, egrets and many more.
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Pipe Creek Wildlife Area is 97 acres of mostly shallow marsh and dikes where visitors can hike, hunt and fish. Wildlife found there include puddle ducks, Canada geese, bald eagles, terns and various game fish.
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Opening in 1990 to celebrate the carousels of days of old, the Merry Go Round Museum showcases all dedicated to the art and creation of carousels. From the history to the tools to artifacts, the museum collects from around the world to bring the best collection to visitors. A 1939 merry go round is available fo…
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There are several amenities which would make the movie going experience at the Cinemark Stadium Theatre more enjoyable: Real 3D, Descriptive Narration, High Frame Rate, and others.
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The Sandusky Speedway offers visitors the change to watch motor races, rent the racetracks, and access the pit area. The location's heated bar also provides a football viewing experience with a big screen television.
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Styled in Greek Revival architecture, Follett House Museum presents historical artifacts of Sandusky and of Erie County. The museum displays letters, drawings, diaries and books and has a collection of textiles along with a rooftop view of the area.
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The Sandusky Maritime Museum offers a learning experience for guests who are interested in knowing more about the history of the Sandusky Bay. The location not only has numerous exhibits on display, but also sells souvenirs at the gift shop.