Free & Cheap Things to Do in Desoto, TX

  • 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.
  • 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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13.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Getzendaner Memorial Park, 400 S Grand Avenue, Waxahachie, TX 75165 MoreLess Info
The 33-acre Getzendaner Memorial Park is a recreational park that features areas for picnicking, playing, and exercising. The park also serves as an entrance for the nearby trail system that can be used for running, walking, or biking.
13.7 Miles
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.
13.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Farmers Markets 120 W. Main Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 MoreLess Info
Open late March through Mid-December, the Grand Prairie Farmers Market presents some of the best finds in local produce, meat and dry goods in the Grand Prairie area. Vendors encourage market goers to sample their fresh products.
13.9 Miles
67% 6 votes
Bowling 2001 S Great SW Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75051 MoreLess Info
A 60-lane bowling facility, Forum Bowling Lanes Inc provides open and league bowling with shoe rental. The center has a snack bar with food and drinks along with arcade games and an air hockey table.
14.0 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.
14.0 Miles
78% 406 votes
Parks 1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75210 MoreLess Info
Fair Park is not only a location suitable for a nice walk during ordinary days, but also a site that features museums and other events. Guests who are interested in shopping can also attend this 227 acre location's flea markets.
14.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Museum 501 W Main Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 MoreLess Info
Established in 1958, the Ellis County Art Association & Museum whose mission is to promote an appreciation for the arts in the local community. It is a non-profit educational institution focusing on the development and promotion of creative visual arts.
14.1 Miles
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.
14.1 Miles
86% 793 votes
Sculpture Parks 2001 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
Featuring a collection of more than 300 sculptures from the world's best known sculptors, the Nasher Sculpture Center is a must-visit site for art lovers. Stroll through the outdoor sculpture gardens and the interior exhibits of Matisse, Picasso, and more.
14.1 Miles
76% 137 votes
Aquariums 1462 First Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210 MoreLess Info
From Stingray Bay to the Intertidal Zone, the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park is an interactive attraction designed to provide hands-on experiences with marine life. Meet an albino alligator, upside-down jellyfish, giant Pacific octopus, and electric eel.
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