Free & Cheap Things to Do in Payson, AZ

  • The list below includes 13 free or cheap things to do in or near Payson, Arizona, including 30 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Tonto Natural Bridge State Park to Staircase Waterfall, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Payson.
  • The list below includes 13 free or cheap things to do in or near Payson, Arizona, including 30 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Tonto Natural Bridge State Park to Staircase Waterfall, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Payson.
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48.7 Miles
80% 46 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1600 North Page Springs Road, Cornville, AZ 86325 MoreLess Info
With show ponds, an interpretive center, and nature trails the Page Springs Fish Hatchery acts as a popular site within the Coconino National Forest. Visitors are able to enjoy self-guided hatchery tours to see how the facility operates as well.
48.7 Miles
84% 25 votes
Parks 12925 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 MoreLess Info
The total space available at Fountain Park is roughly 64 acres with 29 acres being attributed to a 100 million gallon lake. Features of the park are an 18-hole championship disc golf course, a large fountain display, children's playground, and multiple picnic tables.
48.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Disc Golf 12925 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 MoreLess Info
The Fountain Hills Disc Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course within the 64-acre Fountain Park. Adjacent to the course itself are public restrooms, picnic tables, and a chilled drinking fountain.
48.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 MoreLess Info
The McDowell Mountain Competitive Loops are mountain bike trails located in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The loops consist of 15 miles in total of racing tracks, ranging from beginner to expert level.
48.9 Miles
91% 32 votes
Botanical Gardens Fountain Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 MoreLess Info
In addition to an eight-acre garden, the Fountain Hills Botanical Garden complex has a wildlife preserve. Tours are provided by docents on a monthly basis, and there is a meandering trail through the desert slopes.
48.9 Miles
67% 9 votes
Landmarks 17004-17070 E El Lago Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 MoreLess Info
Fountain Hills is a small, quiet town that features a notable landmark: the world's fourth tallest fountain. The fountain is at the center of a park, which also features a small splash park and extensive walking trails.
49.0 Miles
89% 225 votes
Farms & Ranches 26540 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 MoreLess Info
Plan your next party or enjoy a day out with the family at MacDonald's Ranch, in Scottsdale. Visitors of all ages enjoy the guided horseback rides, the cowboy cookout's, petting zoo, and good old southwestern hospitality.
49.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Off Road & ATV 13225 N Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 MoreLess Info
Wayward Wind Day Tours offer a unique way to explore the deserts of Arizona. The company offers cowboy tour guides to hike with groups, revealing secrets of the lands past and educating visitors on the surrounding plant life and wildlife.
49.2 Miles
100% 6 votes
Dog Park 11800 N Desert Vista, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 MoreLess Info
Adjacent to the local skate park, the Desert Vista Dog Park offers three acres of open play for dogs. The space is divided into two fenced in areas with one for smaller dogs while the other is specifically for larger canines.
49.3 Miles
91% 1018 votes
National & State Parks 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, AZ 86336 MoreLess Info
Red Rock State Park offers a range of family-oriented trails for hiking, along with picnic areas, and a Visitor's Centre with interactive exhibits exploring the park's natural habitats and early human settlements in the area. Mule deer, javelinas, coyotes and bobcats are often sighted in the park.
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