- 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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Tour, scavenger hunt, and game includes a treat along the way, entrance to two museums, and appetizers and beverages at the finish line
3.7 Miles
Moody Gardens is an educational tourist site that teaches guests about nature in its pyramid-like structures. Additionally, the site also includes a hotel and a golf course for guests who are looking to stay and play at the site.
8.7 Miles
Journey through the past at the Texas City Museum. First opened in 1994, the museum also houses the Galveston County Model Railroad Club Exhibit, a popular attraction. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, and the train exhibit is open Saturdays only.
9.6 Miles
Monitored by life guards, Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center offers visitors a water park with a lazy river, fountains, water slides, and more. The largest water slide is multiple stories high with several twists and turns on the way down.
10.3 Miles
At AMF Star Lanes, visitors can choose from 32 lanes to bowl from during public bowling hours. The bowling alley also has an arcade game room and a concession stand that serves snacks like nachos.
11.2 Miles
As a roller derby league, South Side Roller Derby hosts games and tournaments for visitors to attend. The games take place on a banked track, with the bleachers surrounding it for spectators to get a good view of the game.
15.5 Miles
Guests can see the latest movies in comfort at Cinemark Movies 12. In addition to the latest cinema technology, the theater also has an arcade room for entertainment before and after the movie.
15.7 Miles
Featuring a wide variety of arcade games, Tilt 285 provides entertainment for the whole family. The facility is also equipped with a dance machine and prizes are awarded when tickets are redeemed.
21.3 Miles
The Kemah Boardwalk is an area along the water that is filled with an amusement park, upscale restaurants, stingray touching tank, rainforest, and independent retail stores. It is often home to festivals and shows.
21.4 Miles
With Clear Lake Texas Fishing Trips, visitors can fish for shrimp, mullet, and a diverse range of fish with an experienced guide. The guides provide all the necessary equipment for the trip.
21.5 Miles
Stingray Reef offers patrons an opportunity to touch and feed live stingrays in their one-of-a-kind touch tanks that offers a hands-on experience. Stingray Reef also features other displays and tanks including an alligator exhibit and fish and eel tanks.