Newark · Licking County, OH
Free things to do in Newark
Scout analyzed 47 Newark places and surfaced the ones that actually fit free.
Places analyzed
47
Matches
18
Typical spend
$500
Typical visit
1.6 hr
Scout-verified spots
Wellness
Skin Retouch MediSpa
Skin Retouch MediSpa is suitable for a solo wellness outing, offering services that can range from a quick treatment to a multi-hour indulgence. Expect to spend $100-500 per person, and reservations are recommended.
Outdoors
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
Outdoors
Granville Recreation District
Park along the TJ Evans bike path featuring a picnic shelter, a play structure & a soccer field.
Outdoors
Rocky Fork Metro Park
Outdoors
Buckeye Lake State Park
Swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking & grilling offered in Ohio's oldest state park.
Outdoors
Rotary Park
Arts & Culture
AHA! A Hands-On Adventure A Children's Museum
Colorful indoor play park with more than 30 interactive exhibits for children under age 8.
Family
Hocking Hills Family Fun Center and Riverside Campground
Sports & Recreation
Virtues Golf Club
Outdoors
The Dawes Arboretum
Miles of trails weave through the scenic grounds of this longtime arboretum with a historic home.
Outdoors
Hoback Park
Outdoors
Everett park
Arts & Culture
Midland Theatre
Built in 1928, this storied theater with old-fashioned decor features concerts, plays & comedy acts.
Outdoors
Newark Earthworks
Geometric earthen enclosures by the ancient Hopewell people, likely for religious & scientific use.
Arts & Culture
Flint Ridge State Memorial
Food & Drink
Licking Springs Country Club
Sports & Recreation
Apple Valley Golf Course
Outdoors
Geller Park
What Scout found
- 18 of the 47 analyzed Newark places fit free.
- 83% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed.
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