- The list below includes 183 free or cheap things to do in or near Houston, Texas, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- From Hermann Park to Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Houston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Humble, Sugar Land, Pasadena and Friendswood.
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Internet rap sensation, who happens to be 12 years old, floors audiences with G-rated swagger and age-defying skills
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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.
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Lone Star Flight Museum has rides on World War II aircraft including B-17 Flying Fortress, B-26 Mitchell,RT-17 Stearman, T-6 Texas, and T-41 Muscalero. The company also has air shows, and exhibits.
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Located on Pelican Island, Seawolf Park offers a playground, picnic areas, and a fishing pier. Self-guided tours are available on the 2 historic sea vessels the USS Cavalla, a WWII submarine and the USS Stewart, a destroyer escort.
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Harborside Drive & 20th St, Galveston, TX 77550
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Visitors to the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum and Education Center climb onto a retired jackup drilling rig. Once onboard, visitors can see exhibits explain the offshore oil and gas industry.
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25th and Strand Street, Galveston, TX 77550
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Presenting Galveston's history with a paranormal twist, Ghost Tours of Galveston offers a walking tour starting at the Railroad Museum and ending at the Tremont hotel. Guests learn about the sightings and stories of spirits at the locations they visit.
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The Sea Wall was originally built in 1903, and has been extended many times to its current 10 mile length. The wall is 17 feet high and 16 feet thick at its base, and is painted with sea murals by children.
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There are three presentations shown at Pier 21 Theater. All of the films reflect some history of Galveston and include The Great Storm that covers the 1900 hurricane, The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite about the infamous pirate, and Galveston: Gateway to the Gulf about the city's role in immigration.
46.6 Miles
With Texas Seaport Museum, visitors can walk on the deck and explore the interior of a three-masted, 1877 tall ship. The museum also has exhibits with displays filled with artifacts and remnants from maritime history.
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20th St & Harborside Dr, Ste 1, 19th Street, Galveston, TX 77550
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Ocean Star Museum features three floors of models and interactive displays relating the science of offshore oil and gas including seismic technology, exploration and production. Exhibits include scale models of production platforms, drill bits and remotely-operated vehicles.
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The Strand is a historic district that offers shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Popular museums in the area include Ocean Star Offshore Energy Center and Museum and Pier 21 Theater.