Free & Cheap Things to Do in Canyon Lake, TX

  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Canyon Lake, Texas, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Tubing, Beaches, Camping Site and Lake.
  • From Overlook Park to Potter's Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Canyon Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, San Marcos, Wimberley and Dripping Springs.
  • The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Canyon Lake, Texas, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Tubing, Beaches, Camping Site and Lake.
  • From Overlook Park to Potter's Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Canyon Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, San Marcos, Wimberley and Dripping Springs.
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31.1 Miles
72% 349 votes
Specialty Museums 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Witte Museum find the South Texas Heritage Center where visitors can learn about the history of the area. Visitors soon find the H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health System focused on fitness education.
31.2 Miles
93% 771 votes
Botanical Gardens 555 Funston, San Antonio, TX 78209 MoreLess Info
The San Antonio Botanical Garden provides visitors with a large, curated collection of plants, trees, and flowers in a single organized setting. The garden comprises a conservatory and large open area with paved trails through the various themed areas.
31.3 Miles
92% 12 votes
Historic Sites River Road, Alpine, TX MoreLess Info
Situated in the middle of Big Bend National Park, Mariscal Mine is a mercury mining site that has been abandoned since the 1940s. The mine is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
31.4 Miles
89% 1114 votes
Gardens 3800 N. Saint Mary's St, San Antonio, TX MoreLess Info
Visitors to San Antonio can walk on the shaded paths of the Japanese Tea Garden and feed the Koi fish. The garden also has a 60-foot waterfall, stone bridges, and a Jingu House Cafe.
31.4 Miles
100% 6 votes
Farms & Ranches 1818 FM 1376, Boerne, TX 78006 MoreLess Info
Featuring a Western themed village, Sister Creek Ranch offers visitors outdoor activities like horseback riding and hiking. The ranch also has a saloon with a pool table, drinks, and live entertainment.
31.7 Miles
86% 29 votes
Military Museums 1210 Stanley Rd, San Antonio, TX 78234 MoreLess Info
Fort Sam Houston is a military museum that offers guests the chance to learn about the military history of San Antonio, including the role of military doctors and nurses. The location, which hosts graduation ceremonies from Army medical schools, also features a food court.
31.8 Miles
87% 765 votes
Gardens 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739 MoreLess Info
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a 279-acre public garden, founded in 1982, to preserve and celebrate the native flowers, plants and landscape of the Southwest. This award-winning center features miles of walking trails, a cafe, and gift shop.
31.8 Miles
80% 161 votes
Farms & Ranches 242 State Highway 46 West, Boerne, TX 78006 MoreLess Info
The old west theme park known as the Enchanted Springs Ranch covers a large piece of Texas Hill Country. The 86 acre working ranch is a prominent tourist attraction that is home to a herd of Texas Longhorns, buffalo, deer, horses, and zebras.
32.0 Miles
93% 334 votes
National & State Parks RR 1 Box 450, Johnson City, TX 78636 MoreLess Info
Pedernales Falls State Park is popular for many river activities including hiking, river swimming, wading and tubing. Others enjoy horseback riding on a ten mile trail and hiking on a seven mile trail.
32.6 Miles
79% 19 votes
Cooking Classes 312 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78215 MoreLess Info
The Culinary Institute of America offers a variety of associate's degree programs for guests interested in pursuing culinary arts, pastry arts, or baking. Visitors of the site can also enroll in a day program to enhance their skills.
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