- The list below includes 52 free or cheap things to do in or near Bandera, Texas, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, History Museums, National & State Parks and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From Medina River to Bandera City Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bandera and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kerrville, Boerne and Comfort.
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40,000 artifacts, including art & furniture, glimpse the cowboy & pioneer cultures of the Old West in a museum built in 1933
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The Medina River used to hold the former site of the Applewhite Reservoir. The recreational park that concentrates on the river has its own activities now, including six miles of trails that can be used for bicycling, hiking, birding, fishing, nature study, and wildlife observation.
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Located along the Medina River, Bandera City Park is situated on 77 acres suitable for fishing, swimming, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing. The park provides open and wooded areas along with locations suitable for picnics.
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10600 Bandera Creek Rd, Bandera, TX 78003
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Within the rugged terrain southwest of Bandera is the Hill Country State Natural Area. The site is composed of approximately 40 miles of multi-use trails that hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers can enjoy.
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Novice riders and experiences riders can still find enjoyment through the Rancho Cortex Day Trips. In addition to horseback riding, visitors can have fun with campfires, hay rides, lasso lessons, swimming, or relaxing in a hot tub.
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The Dixie Dude Ranch offers plenty of outdoor activities for the whole family. Some of the most popular options include horseback riding, swimming, catch-and-release fishing, hiking, hayrides, and evne campfire sing-alongs.
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Those who have dreams of becoming a cowboy or cowgirl can turn their imaginings into reality at the Mayan Ranch. The attraction contains many wandering trails over 348 acres which serves as a fully operational ranch that allows visitors to learn how things work.
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Have a true cowboy experience at Silver Spur Guest Ranch. Open year round, rooms and cabins are named after well-known western legends. Adjacent to the State Park, the ranch offers horseback riding, a swimming pool and an area for barrel racing and other activities.
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510 13th Street, Bandera, TX 78003
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Wonderful and werid treasures are put on display within the Frontier Times Museum, making the institution seem more like an older museum that acts as a 'cabinet of curiosity.' Most of the collection comes from private donors, and it tries to be as eclectic as possible within the frontier era.
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The Twin Elm Guest Ranch is a recreational ranch that supports activities including horseback riding, campfires, hayrides, and tubing. The ranch is available for weddings, thanksgiving, and motorcycle club events.
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1106 Cherry Street, Bandera, TX 78003
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Offering service nearby the Medina River, Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle offers shuttle service to the river at various drop off points. Also provided are rentals of one and two person kayaks, floating coolers and tubes.