Free & Cheap Things to Do in Canton, TX

  • The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Canton, Texas, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Flea Markets, Art Museum, History Museums and Farms & Ranches.
  • From First Monday Trade Days to Canton Flea Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Canton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Athens and Terrell.
  • The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Canton, Texas, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Flea Markets, Art Museum, History Museums and Farms & Ranches.
  • From First Monday Trade Days to Canton Flea Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Canton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Athens and Terrell.
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30.2 Miles
95% 61 votes
Aviation Museums 150 Airport Drive, Box 2-7, Tyler, TX MoreLess Info
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.
34.2 Miles
93% 202 votes
Specialty Museums 1600 WSW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701 MoreLess Info
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. *** Temporarily Closed Please know there are no plans for the Brookshire’s museum and playgroun…
34.3 Miles
92% 240 votes
National & State Parks 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX 75706 MoreLess Info
People can camp at Tyler State Park, and participate in a number of outdoor activities including birding, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, picnicking, swimming. The park also has boats to rent year round.
34.6 Miles
94% 36 votes
Hiking Trails 2000 West Front Street, Tyler, TX 75701 MoreLess Info
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.
34.7 Miles
97% 32 votes
Parks 2000 West Front Street, Tyler, TX 75701 MoreLess Info
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.
34.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
History Museums 420 Rose Park Drive, Tyler, TX 75702 MoreLess Info
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.
34.8 Miles
89% 298 votes
Gardens 420 Rose Park Drive, Tyler, TX 75702 MoreLess Info
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.
35.5 Miles
76% 17 votes
Historic Homes 806 W. Houston Street, Tyler, TX 75702 MoreLess Info
Built in 1878, the McClendon House has a deep history. Opened to the public over 100 years later in 1988, after having been refurbished and updated from fire damage and age, the gorgeous Victorian Era home stands to preserve the McClendon name, their heritage and the history of Tyler.
35.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 1068 Frontier Trl, Rockwall, TX 75032 MoreLess Info
Catering to riders of all skill levels, Chisholm Trail Rides provides trail preparation lessons with experienced instructors. After basic horsemanship training, visitors can take a horse on a one hour trail ride on the property.
35.6 Miles
97% 70 votes
Specialty Museums 624 North Broadway, Tyler, TX MoreLess Info
The public can tour the 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum that sits on nine-acres. The home was originally constructed as a Greek Revival four room cottage, and has undergone four major revisions to become the home of a Civil War Museum, and space for public receptions, recitals, and meetings.
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