- The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near McAllen, Texas, including 27 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Laser Tag and Movie Theaters.
- From McAllen Public Library to McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McAllen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mission, Weslaco, Edinburg and Pharr.
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Enjoy some of the best coffee blends as well as a wide array of pastries while reading a book or catching up with friends
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Home to a lake, Dixieland Park is located on 20 acres and features a nine-hole disc golf course, turf athletic fields and a basketball court. The park also provides picnic facilities, a barbeque pit and a children's playground.
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The Cinemark Theater is a multi-plex theater offering 16 separate auditoriums with modern digital projection technology. The theater features extra large screens, all stadium-style seating, and offers a snack bar and cafe alongside a coin-operated arcade.
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Valley Race Park is a racing facility that hosts live greyhound races. The facility also shows simulcasts of horse races and dog racing. Amenities include restaurant and club areas as well as party suites.
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Situated on 29 acres, Arroyo Park overlooks the Arroyo Colorado and features facilities for basketball, volleyball, soccer and baseball. The park also offers a fitness area, a children's playground, a picnic shelter and access to Arroyo Hike and Bike Trail.
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A 24-lane traditional bowling center, Creasey's Bowl offers open and league bowling along with party hosting and glow bowling. The center provides arcade games, billiard tables, a snack bar and a lounge with a full bar and a television.
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Overlooking the Arroyo Colorado, McKelvey Park is situated on 11 acres and provides access to Arroyo Hike and Bike Trail. The park features a children's playground, picnic facilities, trees and open grass fields.
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With a monument cast from the same mold that was used for the original Iwo Jima Memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum also has artifacts available for viewing. In addition, guests can watch an educational film inside of the museum.
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The World Birding Center is a network of nine different birding sites along 120 miles of road that feature hundreds of rare and tropical bird species. The over 10,000 acres of land include freshwater marshes, dry brush and coastal wetlands.
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Originally opened in 2002, Harlingen's Champion Skate Center is an inline and roller skating rink that offers open skating hours as well as party and event rentals. The center also hosts themed nights and offers concessions for sale.