- The list below includes 379 free or cheap things to do in or near Carrollton, Texas, including 96 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Recreation Centers, Parks and History Museums.
- From Mary Heads Carter Park to W J Thomas Splash Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carrollton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Denton and Richardson.
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102 N. Main St, Mansfield, TX 76063
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The Mansfield Historical Museum and Heritage Center offers visitors a chance to learn about the history of the city. The museum, located inside a small historic building, contains a vintage elevator.
32.1 Miles
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1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
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First opened in 1954, the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, engages its visitors in an interactive learning experience. Featuring a variety of permanent exhibits, such as the dinosaur collection, planetarium, and childrens section.
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Log Cabin Village is a living history museum housed in seven cabins and a one-room schoolhouse circa the mid-1800s that were relocated to their present site and restored. Learn about 19th Century frontier history with a guided tour.
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Fort Worth's Omni Theater offers a distinctive movie watching experience. The theater features a huge IMAX screen with a 180 degree screen, and screens a variety of films, including documentaries and popular releases.
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2800 South University Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76129
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Texas Christian University is a research institution that offers a variety of programs for students interested in receiving a Bachelor's, Master's, or doctorate degree. The institution's athletic programs participate in the Big 12 conference.
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A recreational park committed to adventure and fun, Mansfield Paintball is equipped with many outdoor play fields. This includes several game scenarios and setups including a ghost town, airbase and military fort.
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Within a 30-acre park, Burger's Lake features a one acre spring-fed lake for swimming. The facilities at the site include two sandy beaches, a complete staff of certified life guards, over 300 picnic tables, a 20-foot slide, and six diving boards.
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The Flying G Ranch offers horseback riding lessons, trail rides, riding clubs, wrangler classes and a number of other courses and camps throughout the year. They also have a large banquet hall for hosting events.
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9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, TX 76135
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One of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States is the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge which covers just over 3,600 acres. In addition to educational programs, there are a wide range of hiking trails in the area.
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Lake Worth offers guests the opportunity to go boat riding or swimming on this body of water. While this site used to serve as a huge entertainment hub in the area, it is now simply a tranquil place to visit.