- The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Alvin, Texas, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Bowling, Children's Play Area and History Museums.
- From Resoft Park to Bayou Wildlife Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alvin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pasadena, Houston, Friendswood and La Porte.
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The Strand at 25th, Galveston, TX
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From model trains to vintage railroad cars, visitors can learn about the history of trains at the exhibits featured at Galveston Island Railroad Museum & Terminal. The museum features a renovated rail road station, steam engines, model sets, and more.
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249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
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The 12,000 square-foot Lake Jackson Historical Museum enriches visitors' understanding of regional history. Through high-tech displays and interactive exhibits, guests can explore the area's prehistoric and plantation eras, industrial development and the city's founding.
29.5 Miles
To visit a privately-owned beach where you can enjoy the sun, sand, and water without the crowds, Porretto Beach, is your ideal choice. Featuring a large sandy beach area, clean amenities, chair and umbrella rentals, visit today.
29.6 Miles
The City of Lake Jackson is a city that includes a planning commission, a traffic commission, a library board, a board of health, and a museum board. The city has community meetings that are held in the Council Chambers.
29.8 Miles
Stewart Beach offers an outdoor pavilion and a community room that can be rented for special occasions. The beach also offers umbrella and chair rentals, along with volleyball courts, a snack bar, restrooms, showers, and a souvenir shop.
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department operates the Sea Center Texas, which serves as a nature center, marine aquarium, and fish hatchery. The site has a visitor's center that includes interactive displays and aquariums that replicate different habitats in Texas.
30.4 Miles
Blackjack Lane Equestrian is a hunter/jumper barn that offers full care boarding, training, lessons, sales and showing opportunities. Full care board includes care for horse or pony with an individualized feed and hay program, daily wormer, and water changed daily.
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A small movie theater located in a mall, the Premiere Cinema shows first-run movies in a multiplex setting. It features digital video and sound, 3D for some features, and a variety of refreshments.
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Jenkins Park is a 102 acre park and dog park housing the 1.08 mile Cary Bayou Trail. The park maintains several picnic shelters as well as a playground and multiple sports facilities.