- The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Athens, Texas, including 35 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Neighborhoods, Bowling and Go Karts.
- From Lake Athens to Athens Scuba Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Athens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton.
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Canton's Yesterland Farm is a farm and amusement complex that offers old-fashioned outdoor fun for kids. Activities available vary seasonally, but typically include corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, a giant slide, and wagon rides.
25.4 Miles
Visitors can catch a variety of species of fish, from White Bass to Channel Catfish, with Texas Fishing Guide Services. The fishing trips are 5 hours long and takes visitors out to Lake Limestone Marina.
28.7 Miles
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150 Airport Drive, Box 2-7, Tyler, TX
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The Historic Aviation Memorial Museum has several vintage aircraft that can be viewed including F-105D Thunderchief, F-111 Aardvark, FJ-4 Fury, Czech L-29 Delfin trainer, Russian Mig-17F, T-33 Shooting Star. Many of the planes are on loan from the Naval Aviation Museum.
31.3 Miles
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202 votes
1600 WSW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
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The Brookshire's World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store has large dioramas of over 450 animals featuring African and North American animals. The country store is set up to look like a 1920s general store.
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32.6 Miles
At the Tyler Rose Garden, visitors can see over 30,000 roses from over 450 varieties in the gardens. Visitors can roam on paths through the Heritage rose, IDEA, camellia, and meditation gardens.
32.6 Miles
Faulkner Park, open seven days a week, provides a number of outdoor recreational activities to choose from. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy under the pavilion, take the kiddos to the playground, or play a game of tennis or baseball. A fishing pond is also available.
32.6 Miles
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2000 West Front Street, Tyler, TX 75701
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Activities allowed on the Rose Rudman Recreational Trail include walking, jogging, rollerblading, and biking. In addition to the main trail itself, the surrounding park area has a picnic area and pavilion.
32.6 Miles
Chronicling the history of the Texas Rose Festival, Tyler Rose Museum contains exhibits with memorabilia and artifacts. The museum covers the festival's history from its origins in 1933 until present day.
32.6 Miles
Test your skills with strikes and spares at the Palestine Bowling Center in Texas. Bring the family to hit the lanes or join one of their many leagues to enjoy the game while taking in their old time charm.
32.8 Miles
The latest movies and special holiday/seasonal films can be viewed at Times Square Cinema in Tyler. While watching a movie, guests can also enjoy concessions such as popcorn, candy, ice cream and beverages.