- The list below includes 178 free or cheap things to do in or near Desoto, Texas, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Arts & Crafts Classes and Parks.
- From Windmill Hill Nature Preserve to Bluebonnet Art Gallery & Framing, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Desoto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Arlington, Irving and Grand Prairie.
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Primarily used for baseball, LaGrave Field serves as the home ballpark for the independent minor league team of the Fort Worth Cats. The field was also recently chosen to host games for a National Premier Soccer League team.
30.6 Miles
Breckenridge Park is a large (200+) acre park populated by lakes, woodland, and open fields. Visitors can explore the lakes, walk on walking trails, and watch the local wildlife. A playground and picnic area is also available.
30.7 Miles
Log Cabin Village is a living history museum housed in seven cabins and a one-room schoolhouse circa the mid-1800s that were relocated to their present site and restored. Learn about 19th Century frontier history with a guided tour.
30.8 Miles
Many of the buildings in downtown Plano were constructed in the early 1890s after a fire almost destroyed the area. Today, visitors find a specialty retail district composed of antique stores and gift and clothing boutiques, along with government offices.
31.0 Miles
At the Interurban Railway Museum, visitors can tour a railway post train car to learn about how mail moved on trains, see advertising from the early 1900s, and learn more about the people who lived in the area during the early 1900s. Visitors can also see a model railroad.
31.0 Miles
Over 100 years old, Historic Downtown Carrolton was designed by the founding fathers themselves! Downtown is filled with interesting shops, museums, restaurants, businesses, and much more to see and do.
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Trinity Park winds along the local river and is situated next to the Fort Worth Zoo. The park contains a duck pond, several playgrounds, Trinity Trails for hiking and biking, and a miniature train.
31.0 Miles
Split into two sections, Railroad Dog Park features five acres of grass fields for large dogs with one acre reserved for smaller breeds. The park provides a double-gated entrance, wash stations, drinking water and shaded seating areas.
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Situated on Lake Grapevine, Murrel Park has scenic water views, shade trees and plenty of acreage for recreation. Popular activities here are camping, boating fishing, hiking, biking and visiting Little Pet's Restaurant.
31.2 Miles
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3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Take the time to discover the 110-acres of serenity to be found at Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Visitors can spend hours exploring the pristine gardens, enjoy a picnic, or just sit back and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.