Free & Cheap Things to Do in Garland, TX

  • The list below includes 266 free or cheap things to do in or near Garland, Texas, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Arcades and Bowling.
  • From Winters Park to Windsurf Bay Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Garland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Richardson and Frisco.
  • The list below includes 266 free or cheap things to do in or near Garland, Texas, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Arcades and Bowling.
  • From Winters Park to Windsurf Bay Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Garland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Richardson and Frisco.
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12.6 Miles
43% 21 votes
Children's Play Area 6205 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75024 MoreLess Info
A safari-themed entertainment center, Indoor Safari Park features a safari train and rides on the backs of robotic animals. The park also includes an 8-hole miniature golf course, jungle gym, ceramic painting table and stuffed animal factory.
12.7 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.
12.7 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.
12.7 Miles
91% 227 votes
Art Museum 2010 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
The Crow Collection of Asian Art was opened in 1998 within the Arts District of Dallas. The collection itself covers a wide range of Asian art from several different countries and periods in history.
12.7 Miles
90% 125 votes
Arts Centers Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
Holding the title of being the largest urban arts district in the world, the Dallas Arts District features the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Garden. This site also features the AT&T Performing Arts Center and a small park.
12.8 Miles
92% 1451 votes
Parks 1909 Woodall Rodgers, Dallas, TX MoreLess Info
The Klyde Warren Park offers young visitors access to a variety of playground equipment and water park fixtures. The site also contains a putting green and table tennis equipment for guests of all ages to enjoy.
12.9 Miles
82% 141 votes
Historic Sites 1515 South Harwood, Dallas, TX 75215 MoreLess Info
The Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park serves as the largest collection of 19th century pioneer and Victorian homes and commercial buildings in the state of Texas. The buildings were moved to the 20 acre grassy site from the northern Texas region.
12.9 Miles
17% 6 votes
Soccer Field 950 E Main Street, Allen, TX 75002 MoreLess Info
Spread over 44,000 square feet, the Blue Sky Sports Center – Allen is a combination indoor and outdoor sports facility. There are two indoor fields, an outdoor field, a children's jungle play area, video arcade, and on-site soccer store.
13.0 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.
13.0 Miles
91% 11 votes
Recreation Centers 6701 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75024 MoreLess Info
Plano’s Carpenter Park Recreation Center is a fitness and sports facility that features a gymnasium, a weight room, courts for racquetball, squash, and volleyball, pool tables, a game room, and other amenities.
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