Free & Cheap Things to Do in Dallas, TX

  • The list below includes 353 free or cheap things to do in or near Dallas, Texas, including 96 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Aquariums and Art Museum.
  • From Katy Trail to The George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dallas and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Plano, Arlington, Richardson and Irving.
  • The list below includes 353 free or cheap things to do in or near Dallas, Texas, including 96 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Aquariums and Art Museum.
  • From Katy Trail to The George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dallas and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Plano, Arlington, Richardson and Irving.
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Basement Gallery 115 South Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX MoreLess Info
Artists of all levels can expand their skills during casual BYOB event
5.7 Miles
89% 237 votes
Botanical Gardens 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218 MoreLess Info
Dallas Arboretum sits on 66 acres and features beautiful gardens, pools, an 8 acre children's garden area and an amphitheater for live concerts. They also have a tea house and a seated restaurant along with other dining options.
0.9 Miles
82% 141 votes
Historic Sites 1515 South Harwood, Dallas, TX 75215 MoreLess Info
The Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park serves as the largest collection of 19th century pioneer and Victorian homes and commercial buildings in the state of Texas. The buildings were moved to the 20 acre grassy site from the northern Texas region.
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92% 5352 votes
Specialty Museums 411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202 MoreLess Info
Step back in time by visiting the site of one of the most infamous days in American history, the Sixth Floor Museum / Texas Schoolbook Depository. The site tells the story of the JFK assassination with video presentations, documents, and self-guided audio tour.
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90% 125 votes
Arts Centers Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
Holding the title of being the largest urban arts district in the world, the Dallas Arts District features the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Garden. This site also features the AT&T Performing Arts Center and a small park.
5.2 Miles
98% 81 votes
Food Shops 5750 East Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 MoreLess Info
The Central Market is a grocery shopping area that features a variety of meat, seafood, and deli selections from which guests can choose. The site also features a variety of prepared food items and a café for guests interested in dining immediately.
0.6 Miles
89% 4582 votes
Science Museums 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
Opening in 2012, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, is predicated on discovery through hands-on, interactive, exhibits. The children's museum is a family favorite while exhibits exploring weather phenomena and prehistoric times are fun for all.
4.2 Miles
92% 370 votes
Movie Theaters 5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 MoreLess Info
Devoted to independent and specialty films, the Dallas Angelika Film Center is a state-of-the-art eight screen complex. There are luxury stadium seats, wall-to-wall screens, and digital sounds to complement a cafe and lounge area.
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89% 1459 votes
Art Museum 1717 North Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
Located within a 370,000 square foot building, the Dallas Museum of Art, is ranked as one of the leading art institutions in the country and features a collection of 22,000 works of art. The museum displays art from all cultures and eras, spanning the present to 5,000 years ago.
0.4 Miles
Specialty Museums 211 N Record Street, Dallas, TX 75202 MoreLess Info
The Dallas Holocaust Museum Center for Education and Tolerance features a core exhibit that explores a single day, April 19 1943, during the Holocaust. The Center also features an outdoor Garden of Remembrance, and the museum's library and archives.
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84% 3379 votes
Aquariums 1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202 MoreLess Info
Animal lovers, young and old, will be delighted with the Dallas World Aquarium. Your visit begins in a rainforest exhibit and continues through habitats created for animals and marine life from around the world.
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