Free & Cheap Things to Do in McKinney, TX

  • The list below includes 179 free or cheap things to do in or near McKinney, Texas, including 91 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bike Paths, Family Fun Center and Breweries.
  • From Pecan Grove Memorial Cemetery to Towne Lake Recreation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McKinney and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Plano, Richardson, Frisco and Garland.
  • The list below includes 179 free or cheap things to do in or near McKinney, Texas, including 91 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bike Paths, Family Fun Center and Breweries.
  • From Pecan Grove Memorial Cemetery to Towne Lake Recreation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McKinney and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Plano, Richardson, Frisco and Garland.
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29.5 Miles
79% 129 votes
Lake 110 Fairway Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051 MoreLess Info
Lake George is an 8,000-acre manmade lake that is popular for boating, water skiing, and windsurfing. It is also popular with anglers, both for shore fishing, and boat fishing, for largemouth bass, spotted bass, white bass, white crappie, and channel catfish.
29.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 2411 W Scyene Road, Mesquite, TX 75149 MoreLess Info
Part of the West Mesquite High School campus, Mesquite Memorial Stadium is a football stadium and home field to all five High Schools in Mesquite. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 people and hosts numerous football games annually.
29.7 Miles
86% 793 votes
Sculpture Parks 2001 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
Featuring a collection of more than 300 sculptures from the world's best known sculptors, the Nasher Sculpture Center is a must-visit site for art lovers. Stroll through the outdoor sculpture gardens and the interior exhibits of Matisse, Picasso, and more.
29.7 Miles
90% 125 votes
Arts Centers Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
Holding the title of being the largest urban arts district in the world, the Dallas Arts District features the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Garden. This site also features the AT&T Performing Arts Center and a small park.
29.8 Miles
89% 1459 votes
Art Museum 1717 North Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
Located within a 370,000 square foot building, the Dallas Museum of Art, is ranked as one of the leading art institutions in the country and features a collection of 22,000 works of art. The museum displays art from all cultures and eras, spanning the present to 5,000 years ago.
29.8 Miles
91% 227 votes
Art Museum 2010 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
The Crow Collection of Asian Art was opened in 1998 within the Arts District of Dallas. The collection itself covers a wide range of Asian art from several different countries and periods in history.
29.8 Miles
92% 1451 votes
Parks 1909 Woodall Rodgers, Dallas, TX MoreLess Info
The Klyde Warren Park offers young visitors access to a variety of playground equipment and water park fixtures. The site also contains a putting green and table tennis equipment for guests of all ages to enjoy.
29.9 Miles
89% 4582 votes
Science Museums 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
Opening in 2012, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, is predicated on discovery through hands-on, interactive, exhibits. The children's museum is a family favorite while exhibits exploring weather phenomena and prehistoric times are fun for all.
29.9 Miles
76% 137 votes
Aquariums 1462 First Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210 MoreLess Info
From Stingray Bay to the Intertidal Zone, the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park is an interactive attraction designed to provide hands-on experiences with marine life. Meet an albino alligator, upside-down jellyfish, giant Pacific octopus, and electric eel.
29.9 Miles
78% 406 votes
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Fair Park

Parks 1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75210 MoreLess Info
Fair Park is not only a location suitable for a nice walk during ordinary days, but also a site that features museums and other events. Guests who are interested in shopping can also attend this 227 acre location's flea markets.
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