- 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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Located along Joe Pool Lake, Lynn Creek Park features a white sand swimming beach and a boat launch with access to the lake. The park has nearly 100 picnic sites including some group pavilions, a volleyball court and a playground.
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A 16-screen movie theater, Cinemark Movies 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service ticketing, Luxury Lounger reclining chairs, arcade games and a snack bar with food and drinks.
11.0 Miles
Waxahatchie's Munster Mansion is a replica mansion that commemorates the famous 1960s television comedy 'The Munsters.' The Mansion hosts periodic special events that include mansion tours, games, a pumpkin patch, and other spooky features.
11.2 Miles
Prairie Lights is open Thanksgiving through January and features 4 million lights along a path with hundreds of displays lining and arching the roads. They also offer a Holiday Village with food, gifts, Santa and an indoor laser show.
11.8 Miles
The main attraction of Fish Creek Linear Park is the broad, 14 foot concrete path that stretches for 7 continuous miles. The trail is often called as the ‘Trail of Two Cities,’ as it stretches between Arlington and Grand Prairie.
11.8 Miles
Britton Park is a recreational fishing park that features parking, a restroom, bank fishing, and a 2-lane boat ramp. The park has a fishing path that runs along the lake.
12.1 Miles
Located at the northwestern end of Joe Pool Lake, Loyd Park offers swimming, picnicking, barbequing, and hiking trails. The park also has a small playground, as well as pavilions that can seat up to 80 people.
12.1 Miles
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3401 Ragland Road, Arlington, TX 76001
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Joe Pool Lake Recreation Area Lynn Creek Park has sandy beaches and is great for walking, swimming, or just relaxing. The park has picnic pavilions, a playground, and cabins for rent.
12.2 Miles
Featuring ninety acres of grassy fields, the Waxahatchie Recreation Complex features fields and play areas for baseball, soccer, softball, and football, and hosts youth and adult sports leagues. The facility also hosts tournaments.
12.7 Miles
Hilltop Lanes offers family fun in Waxahachie. The center features bowling and league play, as well as a pro shop, an onsite cafe and a video arcade with billiards.