- The list below includes 14 free or cheap things to do in or near Huntsville, Texas, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Dog Park, Statues and Bowling.
- From Huntsville State Park to Eastham-Thomason Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Huntsville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Conroe.
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Filled with pine trees and wildflowers, Huntsville State Park has walking trails and a lake that can be used for fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boating. Visitors can rent canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats onsite.
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A variety of amenities and activities are available at Eastham-Thomason Park. The park offers a playground, picnic area and walking trails as well as volleyball and basketball courts and an aquatic center.
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Open from dawn until dusk, the Pineview Dog Park offers an enclosed area where dogs can run without a leash. The park offers benches, shaded areas and drinking fountains for the enjoyment of dogs and their owners.
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Standing at 67 feet tall and on top of a 10 foot base, the Sam Houston Statue is the world's tallest statue of an American. Visitors can see photos taken during the statue's construction and visit the onsite gift shop.
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The Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center is home to the 67-foot-tall statue of Sam Houston. The visitor center, open seven days a week except major holidays, offers visitors information on the man who helped secure Texas' independence from Mexico.
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124 Interstate 45, Huntsville, TX 77320
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In addition to the standard vending machines and bathrooms a visitors might find at a rest stop, Walker Co Rest Area , Northbound offers a nature trail for visitors to walk through. The lounge is air-conditioned and features a seating area.
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1836 Sam Houston Avenue, Huntsville, TX 77340
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The Sam Houston Memorial Museum has a variety of artifacts, manuscripts and personal effects available for visitors to view. The museum offers demonstrations offers hands-on, large groups, high school and special needs groups and senior tours.
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Using exhibits and artifacts, the Texas Prison Museum puts visitors into the shoes of prisoners, guards and wardens while taking them through the history of the prison system. Popular artifacts include a pistol taken from Bonnie and Clyde's death car and a shotgun made by inmates.
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463 Hwy 75 N, Huntsville, TX 77320
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Once a traveling exhibit, the H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum of Texas houses artifacts and memorabilia from all branches of the military. It also has a M60 A3 Patton Tank, F-16A Fighter Jet Plane, Huey Helicopter and Cobra Gun Ship Helicopter on display.
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Featuring stadium seating in its auditoriums, Cinema 10 of Huntsville plays newly released films at a discounted rate. The projection system has been updated to digital in both 2D and 3D formats.