Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Antonio, TX

  • The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near San Antonio, Texas, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Shopping Districts, Art Museum and Historic Sites.
  • From San Antonio River to River Walk, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Antonio and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boerne, Schertz, Alpine and South Padre Island.
  • The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near San Antonio, Texas, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Shopping Districts, Art Museum and Historic Sites.
  • From San Antonio River to River Walk, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Antonio and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boerne, Schertz, Alpine and South Padre Island.
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The Amusementeum 1506 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX MoreLess Info
A Rock and Mineral collection and general science museum for ages 5-10 years old.
31.9 Miles
95% 401 votes
Dance Clubs 1281 Gruene Rd, Gruene, TX MoreLess Info
Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is the oldest dance hall in Texas. The dance hall hosts a variety of performers, including icons like Willie Nelson, George Strait, and Lyle Lovett, as well as up-and-coming singer songwriters.
31.9 Miles
95% 349 votes
Ghost Towns Gruene, TX MoreLess Info
The Historic District of Gruene has a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions. Gruene Hall, Cactus Jacks, Fickle Pickles Antiques and Pickles, and the Grapevine are all popular stops for people who visit the Historic District.
32.0 Miles
47% 15 votes
Parks Canyon Lake, TX MoreLess Info
Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Canyon Park provides access to a lake where water activities like fishing and boating can be enjoyed. The park further provides beach access as well as a playground, hiking trails and campground.
32.2 Miles
33% 3 votes
City Tours 600 River Dr W, Seguin, TX 78155 MoreLess Info
Home to over 25,000 residents, the City of Seguin is a town featuring a number of locations to stop by when visiting. Visitors commonly enjoy seeing the Art Deco Fountain in the City Park or touring the historic downtown area.
32.6 Miles
92% 211 votes
Natural Landmarks 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne, TX 78006 MoreLess Info
Serving as the region's youngest natural living cavern, the Cave without a Name is filled with newer formations of stalagmites, stalactites, cave drapery, and flowstones. The tour of the cave takes roughly 60 minutes and includes six formation rooms.
32.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Paddleboarding 1 City Lake Road, Boerne, TX 78006 MoreLess Info
Hill Country Paddle Sports provides sales and rentals of all equipment necessary for stand up paddleboarding, as well as providing paddleboarding yoga classes. They also have both single and double kayaks for rent.
32.8 Miles
79% 14 votes
Movie Theaters 214 Creekside Way, New Braunfels, TX 78130 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, Creekside Cinemas 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, reclining chairs, a bar and a concession area with food and drinks.
32.9 Miles
85% 34 votes
National & State Parks Seguin, TX 78156 MoreLess Info
The multi-purpose Max Starcke Park is designed for everyone to use and enjoy along the Guadalupe River underneath the ancient pecan trees. The park also features a nearby day use golf course and picnic areas.
32.9 Miles
93% 27 votes
Historic Sites 704 Zorn Street, Seguin, TX 78156 MoreLess Info
Visitors can tour an 1856 Greek Revival mansion that serves as an example of 19th century concrete construction experimentation at the Sebastopol House State Historic Site. The house features exhibits of the technology of its time used to build it.
33.0 Miles
79% 29 votes
History Museums 4831 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 MoreLess Info
Open to the public in 2000, the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country preserves the history of this area from Prehistoric times through today. The museum features a collection of over 350 dinosaur tracks, native American history, and more.
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