Free & Cheap Things to Do in Yellow Springs, OH

  • The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Yellow Springs, Ohio, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters, Breweries and Farms & Ranches.
  • From John Bryan State Park to Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Yellow Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dayton, Springfield, Fairborn and Kettering.
  • The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Yellow Springs, Ohio, including 68 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters, Breweries and Farms & Ranches.
  • From John Bryan State Park to Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Yellow Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dayton, Springfield, Fairborn and Kettering.
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17.0 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.
17.2 Miles
100% 23 votes
Parks 2655 S. Patterson Blvd, Kettering, OH 45409 MoreLess Info
The Hill & Dales MetroPark offers the opportunity for visitors to go on nature walks and view a variety of different trees and animals. This 63-acre site features a shelter at Dogwood Pond.
17.4 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.
17.6 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.
17.6 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.
19.1 Miles
89% 92 votes
Historic Sites 2301 West River Road, Dayton, OH 45418 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take a peak at the ongoing archaeological research at the SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park. The park contains a replica Native American village where visitors can experience an authentic pow wow with dancing and singing.
19.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Laser Tag 533 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville, OH MoreLess Info
Offering a competitive laser tag experience, Laser Web has three levels for kids to run through. In addition to the laser tag arena, it has a large arcade area and a laser maze to navigate through.
19.6 Miles
20% 5 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1001 Shiloh Springs Road, Dayton, OH 45415 MoreLess Info
Hara Arena is a multipurpose sports and entertainment complex that seats up to 5500 under normal circumstances. The venue features full ice floor conversion, and hosts ice shows, hockey games, concerts, and other events.
20.0 Miles
100% 10 votes
Breweries 1035 S. Main St, Centerville, OH 45459 MoreLess Info
Lock 27 Brewing is a brew pub offering its own house-crafted beers as well as a wide selection of other craft beers. The brew pub also features an full lunch and dinner menu.
20.7 Miles
97% 125 votes
Parks 6733 Springboro Pike, Kettering, OH 45449 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1962, the Cox Arboretum Metropark is a wooded and garden oasis featuring walking paths and a Butterfly House. Facilities are available for weddings or special events, as well as children's educational programs year-round.
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