- The list below includes 54 free or cheap things to do in or near Galveston, Texas, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Piers & Boardwalks, Specialty Museums, Beaches and National & State Parks.
- From Rosenberg Library to 61st St. Fishing Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Galveston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like League City, Kemah, Texas City and Houston.
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Dogs of all sizes can roam and run the day away at Southdown Dog Park in Pearland, Texas. This outdoor dog area boasts a variety of training structures, both little and large dog parks, complimentary doggie bags, and fountains to make any dog's day.
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249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
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The 12,000 square-foot Lake Jackson Historical Museum enriches visitors' understanding of regional history. Through high-tech displays and interactive exhibits, guests can explore the area's prehistoric and plantation eras, industrial development and the city's founding.
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145 Oyster Creek Dr, Ste 9, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
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Showcasing artwork like paintings, crafts, and jewelry, Duckie & the Grackle Studio & Gallery features local artists in its gallery. The shop sells special shawls and scarves with art prints on them.
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A 14-auditorium movie theater, Brazos Stadium 14 offers first-run feature films using digital projection, RealD 3D and digital surround sound. The theater provides stadium seating, private party hosting and a concession area with food and drinks.
43.7 Miles
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department operates the Sea Center Texas, which serves as a nature center, marine aquarium, and fish hatchery. The site has a visitor's center that includes interactive displays and aquariums that replicate different habitats in Texas.
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The City of Lake Jackson is a city that includes a planning commission, a traffic commission, a library board, a board of health, and a museum board. The city has community meetings that are held in the Council Chambers.
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Hermann Park is a park in downtown Houston. The park includes the Buddy Carruth Playground For All Children, Hermann Park Golf Course, Houston Zoo, Japanese Garden, Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center, McGovern Lake, Miller Outdoor Theatre and the Museum of Natural Science.
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Children's Museum of Houston
SPECIAL GROUPON DEAL: Up to 50% Off Children's Museum Admissions and Spy Experience
1500 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004
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The fifth most visited children's museum in the United States is the Children's Museum of Houston. Areas in the Museum include Building Zone, CyberChase, EcoStation, FloWorks, Matter Works, and Newton Know-How.
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Holocaust Museum Houston
SPECIAL GROUPON DEAL: Up to 54% Off Admission to Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004
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Dedicated to educating visitors about prejudice and tolerance, the Holocaust Museum Houston houses a WWII railcar used to transport victims to the concentration camps, a Danish rescue boat, and a collection of archival films. The Destroyed Community Memorial remembers the thousands of Jewish communities lost du…
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science
SPECIAL GROUPON DEAL: Up to 42% Off a Visit to the Houston Museum of Natural Science
One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX 77030
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The third most visited non-Smithsonian museum in the United States is the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Visitors can see a Foucault pendulum, over 750 minerals, taxidermy animals of Texas, many specimens of mollusks, 60 major paleontology mounts, and space exhibits.