- The list below includes 41 free or cheap things to do in or near Brownsville, Texas, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Bowling.
- From Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site to Sabal Palm Sanctuary, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brownsville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harlingen, South Padre Island and Pueblo.
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Enjoy education and fun exhibits, such as a touch pool, at the Dolphin Research and Sea Life Nature Center. The center offers tours to visitors of all ages for those who want to board a boat and tour the Laguna Madre Bay to visit the dolphins.
21.8 Miles
Scenic and serene, Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier is frequented by nature walkers and bird watchers. It is also an ideal place for fishing for sand trout or enjoying a quiet picnic.
21.9 Miles
Situated on 29 acres, Arroyo Park overlooks the Arroyo Colorado and features facilities for basketball, volleyball, soccer and baseball. The park also offers a fitness area, a children's playground, a picnic shelter and access to Arroyo Hike and Bike Trail.
22.0 Miles
Overlooking the Arroyo Colorado, McKelvey Park is situated on 11 acres and provides access to Arroyo Hike and Bike Trail. The park features a children's playground, picnic facilities, trees and open grass fields.
22.2 Miles
The World Birding Center is a network of nine different birding sites along 120 miles of road that feature hundreds of rare and tropical bird species. The over 10,000 acres of land include freshwater marshes, dry brush and coastal wetlands.
22.9 Miles
Home to a lake, Dixieland Park is located on 20 acres and features a nine-hole disc golf course, turf athletic fields and a basketball court. The park also provides picnic facilities, a barbeque pit and a children's playground.
23.2 Miles
Valley Race Park is a racing facility that hosts live greyhound races. The facility also shows simulcasts of horse races and dog racing. Amenities include restaurant and club areas as well as party suites.
23.5 Miles
Originally opened in 2002, Harlingen's Champion Skate Center is an inline and roller skating rink that offers open skating hours as well as party and event rentals. The center also hosts themed nights and offers concessions for sale.
23.5 Miles
The Cinemark Theater is a multi-plex theater offering 16 separate auditoriums with modern digital projection technology. The theater features extra large screens, all stadium-style seating, and offers a snack bar and cafe alongside a coin-operated arcade.