- 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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Gladiator exhibit features original artifacts from the Colosseum to illustrate the world of the athletic superstars of ancient Rome
4.7 Miles
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3839 Weslayan Street, Houston, TX 77027
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A movie theater with an RPX auditorium, Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 & RPX displays first-run movies using digital projection and RealD 3D. It offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, reserved seats and a snack bar.
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Billiards, shuffleboard, bowling and arcade games complement a food & drink experience at Dave & Buster's. The Winner's Circle provides redemption arcade prizes ranging from tools to high-tech gadgets.
9.9 Miles
Featuring two houses, the Pasadena Historical Museum includes the 1908 Pomeroy House and the 1905 Strawberry House which are early, local farmhouses. The museum features artifacts, antiques and memorabilia from the period.
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The Peter C. Fogo Recreational Center is a family-friendly center that offers both indoor and outdoor amenities. The center features a swimming pool, nine lush acres of parkland, a computer lab and an indoor game area.
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Red Bluff Swimming Pool is an irregular shaped pool that offers swim lessons and aqua zumba and is open to the public during the summer. The depth ranges from 3.5' to 10' with a diving well attached.
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Located within a 2,800 square-foot facility, the O'Dell Harrison Recreation Center is a location open for local citizens to enjoy. Amenities at the facility include a game room and multipurpose room, both of which are available for rental.
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2900 Lafferty Road, Pasadena, TX 77502
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Visitors can enjoy a large community park with an aquatics center and tennis center at Strawberry Park, City of Pasadena. The park also has basketball courts, lighted ball fields, a playground, picnic areas, and a recreation facility.
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The Eastex Park & Ride is a metro service that travels to the Central Business District and Kingwood. The service provides shelter from inclement weather, benches, and parking spaces.
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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.