Free & Cheap Things to Do in Brownsville, TX

  • 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.
  • 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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48.0 Miles
96% 24 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 714 S. Raul Longoria, Edinburg, TX 78539 MoreLess Info
The 40-acre Edinburg Scenic Wetlands was the first of World Building Centers to open. Open since 2003, it has an interpretive center, two wetland ponds, exhibits, an education classroom, and a gift shop available for visitors.
48.2 Miles
10% 10 votes
Movie Theaters 3003 S Expressway 281, Edinburg, TX 78539 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a 20 screen movie theater that airs first run films at Carmike 20. The theater features digital projection and sound and also offers a variety of daily specials during the week.
48.4 Miles
71% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 500 N Jackson Road, Pharr, TX 78577 MoreLess Info
Cinemark Theater in Pharr makes seeing a movie a classy engagement with its NextGen and XD technology, all stadium seating, bar with alcoholic beverages, high frame rate, RealD 3D, and café.
48.4 Miles
33% 6 votes
Bowling 500 N Jackson, Ste C, Pharr, TX 78577 MoreLess Info
Main Event Entertainment has countless things to keep the family busy including bowling, rock climbing, bocce ball, billiards, gravity ropes, laser tag, karaoke, mini golf, video games, and much more.
48.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 600 N Jackson Road, Pharr, TX 78577 MoreLess Info
The Cinemark Theatre Pharr Town Center is a modern multiplex cinema that features first run movies shown in full digital projection. The theater has multiple auditoriums that are 3D enabled, and offers a snack bar and game room as well.
48.8 Miles
100% 9 votes
Playgrounds 1519 S. Veterans, Edinburg, TX MoreLess Info
Freddy Gonzalez Park is a small recreational area owned and operated by the city of Edinburg. It covers just over eight acres of land and includes walking and jogging trails in addition to a children's playground.
49.1 Miles
100% 8 votes
Libraries 1906 S. Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX MoreLess Info
The Dustin Michael Sekula Library is a public library that was named after Marine Lance Corporal Dustin Michael Sekula. The library provides services such as databases, book rentals, study rooms, and a book club.
49.3 Miles
94% 124 votes
Historic Sites 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, TX 78503 MoreLess Info
In the historic Adobe mansion at Quinta Mazatlan, volunteers and staff teach classes on helping injured birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, and native plant. The facility also has eight themed gardens including a forest sculpture trail, wooded meadow, thornforest, cactus garden, tropical garden, ruby pond, butter…
49.4 Miles
67% 18 votes
Parks 201 N. 1st St, McAllen, TX 78501 MoreLess Info
Fireman's Park features a sand volleyball court and a playground area for children to enjoy during their visit. Groups who wish to take advantage of the site's barbeque pavilion, indoor grill, restrooms, and refrigerator can rent the facilities.
49.6 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 121 E McIntyre Street, Edinburg, TX 78541 MoreLess Info
The Hidalgo County Historical Museum, now the Museum of South Texas History, acts as a cultural repository for the region. Interactive exhibits educate patrons as they view artifacts, browse collections or engage in special event.
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