Free & Cheap Things to Do in El Paso, TX

  • The list below includes 20 free or cheap things to do in or near El Paso, Texas, including 26 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Family Fun Center, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Franklin Mountains State Park to El Paso Municipal Rose Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Paso.
  • The list below includes 20 free or cheap things to do in or near El Paso, Texas, including 26 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Family Fun Center, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Franklin Mountains State Park to El Paso Municipal Rose Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Paso.
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Dealbucks can be used to purchase movie tickets and concessions at multiple theaters on Dealflicks.com
38.7 Miles
94% 257 votes
Hiking Trails Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM 88005 MoreLess Info
With over four miles of hiking trails, Dipping Springs Natural Area, provides visitors a wide array of picturesque views and photographic opportunities. Throughout the area are picnic sites, numerous wildlife viewing opportunities, and an abundance of spectacular plant life.
38.9 Miles
91% 88 votes
Colleges & Universities Las Cruces, NM 88003 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the campus of New Mexico State University will be surprised at both the quantity and quality of attractions and activities located there. Walk or bike around the campus to see the museums, performing arts center, and aerospace research exhibits.
39.5 Miles
98% 45 votes
Specialty Museums 775 College Drive, Las Cruces, NM MoreLess Info
Located at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Zuhl Museum features 1,800 specimens of fossils, minerals and petrified minerals. Exhibits can be seen at Gardiner Hall and the Zuhl Library on campus as well.
40.0 Miles
72% 18 votes
Natural History Museums 1875 Boutz Road, Las Cruces, NM 88046 MoreLess Info
Close to the town of Mesilla, the Gadsden Museum in Las Cruces displays an array of Wild West memorabilia. The original doors of the jail cell that once housed Billy the Kid and authentic Native American artifacts are on display.
40.0 Miles
96% 52 votes
Movie Theaters 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM 88046 MoreLess Info
Independent, alternative, and foreign films are shown at the Fountain Theatre which is headed by the Mesilla Valley Film Society. Shows run throughout the week and multiple showings of a film allow guests to have a chance to view what they desire.
40.1 Miles
92% 62 votes
Religious Buildings Las Cruces, NM MoreLess Info
Established as a mission in 1851, San Albino Church was given the designation of Basilica by the Vatican in 2008. The historic bells of San Albino were commissioned in the 1870's and still ring out today.
40.2 Miles
87% 645 votes
Historic Sites Las Cruces, NM MoreLess Info
Originating around 1848, Old Mesilla Village is a historical community in southern New Mexico. Visitors can spend the day walking around the plaza, browsing the shops, enjoying authentic food and wine and learning the history of the village.
40.4 Miles
91% 11 votes
Camping Site Las Cruces District Offices, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Aguirre Springs National Recreation Area can enjoy hiking, camping, horseback riding, picnicking and watching wildlife. It features several miles of trails and the campground includes 57 family sites and two group sites.
40.9 Miles
84% 80 votes
Science Museums 700 S. Telshor, Las Cruces, NM MoreLess Info
With a mission to inspire curiosity about the sciences and to promote life-long learning, the Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, is well worth visiting. Guests can enjoy Desert Life, Fossil, Light & Space exhibits, and much more.
41.1 Miles
25% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 133 Wyatt Dr, Ste 1, Las Cruces, NM 88005 MoreLess Info
Allen Theatres in Las Cruces is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood movies with full digital video and sound. The theater hosts parties and offers an array of refreshment options.
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