- 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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            Cox Arboretum MetroPark is 189 acre park that features a variety of trees, gardens, shrubs, forests, and prairies and houses a native-Ohio Butterfly House. The park offers various educational programs about plant science, conservation, and horticulture.        
    
    
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            With six miles of trails, Aullwood Audubon Center is a nature area suitable for hiking. It has a variety of habitats which include prairie, marsh, forest and pond as well as a working farm.        
    
    
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            Now part of the Cinemark theater chain, Rave Cinemas in Dayton is a movie theater multiplex that features all digital video and sound as well as Real D 3D and stadium seating.        
    
    
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            Poelking Lanes features 52 bowling lanes as well as a full arcade with a redemption center. They have open and league play and their lounge offers a wide variety of food and drinks including beer and wine.        
    
    
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            Open since 1963, the Orbit Fun Center features a roller skating rink and skate rentals, a bounce house for kids, a video game arcade, and redemption games with prizes. The facility hosts birthday parties and other events.        
    
    
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            Showing the newest movies at reasonable rates, seeing a movie at Colony Square Cinemas is one of locals' favorite activities. With a concession stand and clean facilities, the theater provides just enough frills without the bloated cost of other theaters.        
    
    
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                5701 State Route 350, Lebanon, OH 45036
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            Ft Ancient Canoe Rental-Morgans is a kayak, canoe, and rafting outfitter on the Little Miami River. The river features calm waters and easy rapids and is also good for picnicking and swimming.        
    
    
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            A part of historic downtown Lebanon, Picture This is a custom frame shop that also features arts, crafts, and collectibles. The shop specializes in shadowbox and needlework framing and features an extensive collection of framed and unframed art.        
    
    
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            The Warren County Historical Society Museum is housed in a three-story, 28,000 square foot building and features exhibits dating from prehistoric to modern times. In addition to the exhibits, facilities are available for hosting weddings and special events.        
    
    
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                127 S Mechanic Street, Lebanon, OH 45036
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            Situated in a historic downtown location, the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad is historic railroad that provides visitors with historic train rides through the city. During the rides, guests learn about the local history as well as railroad operations.