- The list below includes 317 free or cheap things to do in or near Richardson, Texas, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Playgrounds.
- From Crowley Park to Cottonwood Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Richardson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Frisco and Irving.
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Grapevine Mills, a The Mills platform of Simon Property Group property, offers over 220 stores. The mall also has an indoor aquarium, several themed restaurants, and is one of the largest malls in Texas.
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3150 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, TX 76051
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Boasting no fewer than 30 theaters, some of them IMAX, AMC Grapevine Mills 30 with Dine-In Theaters is a movie multiplex that offers stadium seating. Patrons can buy dinner on the premises and eat in the theaters as they watch.
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1208 votes
3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, TX 76051
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Over 5,000 marine wildlife call the Sea Life Aquarium home, including two rehabilitated Kemp Ridley Sea Turtles. From its location inside the Grapevine Mall, visitors can see many types of fish.
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45 votes
1700 North Airfield Drive, Irving, TX 75261
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A favorite spot for aviation enthusiasts, families and employees of the DFW International Airport is the Founder's Plaza Observation Area. The area offers a prime viewing area for watching aircraft arrive and take off from the airport.
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63 votes
315 S. Chestnut Street, McKinney, TX 75069
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The Chestnut Square Historic Village is a collection of six historic homes, a replica one-room school house, a blacksmith shop, a smoke house, a chapel, and a reception garden. Visitors can rent the facilities for special occasions or take a trolley tour.
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With lots of acreage, Lewisville Lake Park offers numerous outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy including fishing, boating, swimming and golf. Campgrounds are also available to guests wishing to stay overnight.
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The Erwin Park Hike and Bike Trail is a 8.8 mile mountain biking trail through Erwin Park. The park encompasses 212-acres of natural woods, 3 picnic pavilions, restrooms, and a fishing area.
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In the stores on McKinney Main Street, shoppers can visit local art galleries, often listen to local and regional musicians, and eat regional food in historic food. On the second Saturday of each month, merchants stay open late and often plan special events.
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Collin County History Museum displays the history of Collin County. The museum houses a collection of memorabilia including postcards and photographs. They are open for research needs. They are also open to the public during exhibitions.
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Featuring a unique opportunity for both indoor and outdoor fishing, Lewisville Fishing Barge caters to all types of fishermen. The barge is also home to record bass catches on Lewisville Lake.