- The list below includes 59 free or cheap things to do in or near Salado, Texas, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Sculpture Parks, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
- From Salado College Hill Park to Salado Sculpture Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salado and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Temple, Georgetown, Belton and Killeen.
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One of several Canyon Lake parks supported by the Army Corps of Engineers, Comal Park, is a day-use only site. The park features two boat ramps, and a large swimming and beach area for families to enjoy a sunny day.
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100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, TX 76706
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The Texas Rangers are the oldest state law enforcement agency in North America. At the Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum visitors can see historic badges and field equipment, and learn about the men and women who used them.
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Fed from underground springs and measuring almost 3-acres in size, Barton Springs Pool, has been attracting swimmers to its natural water for decades. Now listed as a federally protected habitat, the pool is open for year round swimming.
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Spanning a total of 31 acres in total, the Zilker Botanical Garden is a botanical garden filled with unique and picturesque flowers and other vegetation. The garden is also a popular location for events like weddings and receptions.
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Housed on 351 acres of publicly owned land, Zilker Metropolitan Park is a family destination that includes a spring-fed pool for swimming, picnic areas, hiking trails and a large playground. Visit the park's Zilker Botanical Gardens, or ride a miniature train. A theatre hosts outdoor concerts.
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The Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train offers a 25 minute ride through Zilker Park with the help of a narrow-gauge light rain mini-train. Riders are able to take in the sights of Lady Bird Lake and Barton Creek on the train which departs every hour on the hour.
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Featuring 10 miles of manicured trails, Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail winds through the lush greenery surrounding the lake. The ideal way to spend an afternoon, walking, jogging or biking, and be sure to visit the Stevie Ray Vaughn memorial.
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Visitors of Town Lake are able to rent rowboats and canoes to enjoy Lake Austin on a more intimate level. It is possible to view the heart of downtown from the water-based vantage area with the help of this equipment rental company.
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Located along the Brazos River in Waco, Brazos Park East offers fishing docks, disc golf, horseshoe pits and picnic areas. A scenic, paved trail is available for walking, running and biking.
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People can visit a zoo, walk 15 miles of nature trails, view the river from points high above it, play on the playground, splash in the splash pad, and play disc golf without leaving the boundaries of Cameron Park. The park is also popular with anglers and paddleboaters.