Cleveland, OH
Highest-rated free things to do in Ohio, according to Tripadvisor
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Summer has finally arrived, and vacation is beckoning. But with inflation and gas prices fluctuating, how can you plan summer fun without busting the budget?
Easy. You don’t even have to leave the state to find plenty of fun activities that will get your family out of the house and enjoying the long summer days — without putting a drain on your wallet. Ohio has a plethora of family-friendly attractions that are free. Ues, we said free.
Cleveland.com has partnered with Stacker to find the most fun, family-friendly — and economical — things to do close to home. So, pack a picnic, and the kids, in the car and head out to discover all Ohio had to offer.
Methodology
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated free things to do in Ohio according to reviewers for Tripadvisor. Check out the rankings below.
No. 30
Riverwalk
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Hiking trails
Address: No exact location but you can start at Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati
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No. 29
Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve
Rating: 5
Type of activity: Nature and wildlife areas
Address: 24858 Big Pine Road, Rockbridge
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No. 28
Eden Park
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Park
Address: 950 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati
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No. 27
Fountain Square
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Points of Interest and Landmarks
Address: 5th and Vine Street, Cincinnati
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No. 26
Short North Arts District
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Neighborhoods, Points of Interest and Landmarks
Address: 120 W. Goodale St., Columbus
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No. 25
Cedar Falls Hiking Trail
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Hiking trails
Address: No exact address, located in Hocking Hills State Park, Logan
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No. 24
Cleveland Metroparks
Rating: 5
Type of activity: Parks
Address: No exact location, Cleveland
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No. 23
Findlay Market
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Flee and street markets
Address: 1801 Race St., Cincinnati
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No. 22
JACK Cleveland Casino
Rating: 4
Type of activity: Casinos
Address: 100 Public Sq., Cleveland
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No. 21
Hershberger’s Farm & Bakery
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Farms
Address: 5452 State Route 557, Millersburg
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No. 20
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
Rating: 5
Type of activity: Nature and wildlife areas, cemeteries
Address: 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati
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No. 19
Rock House
Rating: 5
Type of activity: Points of Interest and Landmarks
Address: No exact location, within Hocking Hills State Park
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No. 18
Heinen’s Downtown
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Points of Interest and Landmarks
Address: 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
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No. 17
Smale Riverfront Park
Rating: 5
Type of activity: Parks
Address: West Mehring Way, Cincinnati
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No. 16
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: National Parks
Address: 15610 Vaughn Rd., Brecksville
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No. 15
Old Man’s Cave
Rating: 5
Type of activity: Caverns and caves
Address: State Route 664, Logan
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No. 14
Marblehead Lighthouse
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Lighthouses
Address: 110 Lighthouse Dr., Marblehead
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No. 13
Ash Cave
Rating: 5
Type of activity: Caverns and caves
Address: 26400 OH-56, South Bloomingville
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No. 12
Roebling Suspension Bridge
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Bridges
Address: John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Cincinnati
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No. 11
North Market Farmer’s Market
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Flea and street market
Address: 59 Spruce St., Columbus
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No. 10
German Village
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Historic sites and neighborhoods
Address: 588 S 3rd St., Columbus
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No. 9
Lake View Cemetery
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Cemeteries
Address: 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
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No. 8
Cincinnati Art Museum
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Ballets and art museums
Address: 953 Eden Park Dr., In Eden Park, Cincinnati
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No. 7
Toledo Museum of Art
Rating: 5
Type of activity: Art museums
Address: 2445 Monroe St., Toledo
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No. 6
Jungle Jim’s International Market
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Flee and street markets
Address: 5440 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield
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No. 5
Hocking Hills State Park
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: State parks
Address: 19852 State Route 664, Logan
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No. 4
Easton Town Center
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Neighborhoods, Points of Interest and Landmarks
Address: 160 Easton Town Ctr., Columbus
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No. 3
West Side Market
Rating: 4.5
Type of activity: Historic sites, Flee and street markets
Address: 1979 W. 25th St., Cleveland
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No. 2
Cleveland Museum of Art
Rating: 5
Type of activity: Art museums
Address: 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland
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No. 1
National Museum of the US Air Force
Rating: 5
Type of activity: Specialty museums
Address: 1100 Spaatz St. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton
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