During the summer, you may hear your friends talking about their fabulous, luxurious vacations or their frequent trips to Cedar Point. Trips like these not in your budget? This doesn’t mean that you can’t have your share of summer fun. There are lots of things to do, and places to go, that hardly cost a thing.
Beach Fun- It doesn’t cost a dime to visit the beach, except for the gas it takes to get there. Even if you don’t like going to the beach to suntan or swim, you can still get a volleyball game or a Frisbee game going with your friends. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, sit down to enjoy a cost-free homemade picnic. If you don’t mind splurging a few dollars, there are often many places near public beaches that sell ice cream all summer. Counties in Ohio in which you can easily access the public beaches of Lake Erie are Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake, and Ashtabula.
Baseball Games- You don’t have to be a sports fanatic to have fun at a Cleveland Indian’s game. The excitement and Cleveland pride are enough to get almost anyone into the game, especially on a beautiful sunny day. Bleacher seats are only $10 each, have a great view, and get a lot of home runs balls, so have your mitts ready! If you go, try to eat before you go in to claim your seat. They will check your bags and confiscate any food items, and the food at the stadium is pricey.
Museums- If you enjoy admiring artwork or learning more about history, museums are a great place to go. A great amount of them don’t charge for admission. Two nearby museums are the Oberlin Art Museum and the Cleveland Art Museum. If you enjoy spending time surrounded by the serenity of nature, park somewhere in Oberlin, take a walk, enjoy the scenery, and admire the ancient pieces displayed in the museum. If the bustling excitement of city life is more for you, stroll through Cleveland and check out all the monumental sights on your way to the museum.
Backyard Barbeque- Barbeques are a great way to have fun with family and friends when the weather is nice. To reduce costs, have certain guests contribute to the meal by bringing needed food and drink items. All you need to do is supply the space and the cooking materials (grill, spatula, coals, etc.). Outdoor games such as Frisbee and corn hole are fun for everyone. If you don’t own anything of the like, ask someone to bring theirs so there will be something fun for everyone to do. You might even inspire someone and get invited to their barbeque!
