- The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near Edinburg, Texas, including 27 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Playgrounds and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From Freddy Gonzalez Park to Dustin Michael Sekula Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Edinburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mission, McAllen, Weslaco and Pharr.
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14.2 Miles
Situated next to the Mexican border, AnZalduas Park offers visitors panoramic views of the Rio Grande river. The park provides visitors with opportunities for birding, picnics, and other outdoor activities.
14.5 Miles
Made from a historic 1928 water tower, the Tower Theatre is a local performance venue that is host to shows in both the summer and winter months. The theater features seating for 100 spectators during its shows.
14.6 Miles
A museum of art and history, the Weslaco Museum showcases local artistic talent and hosts traveling exhibitions of various kinds. The museum also has a little theater that screens educational films.
14.7 Miles
The Weslaco Bicultural Museum is an educational museum with the vision of instilling pride and appreciation for local history into citizens. The museum offers discounted admission prices to seniors and college students.
14.9 Miles
A public park maintained by the city of Weslaco, the Harlon Block Sports Complex features sports fields, open green space, playgrounds with slides, swings, and other equipment, and picnic facilities.
15.1 Miles
Visit Frontera Audubon, a 15-acre nature preserve, to see birds, butterflies, snakes and reptiles. Open Tuesday through Sunday, the goal of the Frontera Audubon Society is to preserve the native habitat of the Rio Grande Valley. Children 12 and under are free.
15.6 Miles
Bentsen State Park is a natural park that supports activities including bird watching, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. The park also provides bike rentals as well as $3 binocular rentals.
15.7 Miles
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2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission, TX 78572
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Part of the World Birding Center, the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park has 358 species recorded on its premises. The two-story Hawk Observation Tower is the highlight of the park, and includes a 210-foot long wheelchair ramp.
16.3 Miles
Featuring glow bowling on the weekend, Pins & Cues Bowling Center offers visitors unlimited bowling on Sundays. It also has an arcade area with racing games, air hockey, billiard tables, and more.
17.6 Miles
Birdwatchers and nature lovers will enjoy a visit to Estero Llano Grande State Park. Take a relaxing walk with over five miles of trails, or make use of the wildlife-viewing deck or observation deck.