Free & Cheap Things to Do in Schertz, TX

  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near Schertz, Texas, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Tubing.
  • From Pickrell Park to Crescent Bend Nature Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Schertz and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Antonio, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake and Seguin.
  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near Schertz, Texas, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Tubing.
  • From Pickrell Park to Crescent Bend Nature Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Schertz and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Antonio, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake and Seguin.
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Breakfast tacos, homemade tamales, beef soups, and other traditional Mexican dishes served fresh daily
13.3 Miles
81% 83 votes
Shopping Districts 255 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 MoreLess Info
The Alamo Quarry Market features a variety of stores, including the Gap, Banana Republic, Nordstrom's, and Bed Bath and Beyond. The location also features a variety of restaurants and bars for shoppers to enjoy.
13.4 Miles
94% 465 votes
Parks 835 Fredericksburg Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130 MoreLess Info
The 51-acre Landia Park can be explored by walking on the .8-mile walking path, by riding the miniature train, or by paddleboat. Some favorite activities at the park include a playground and an arboretum.
13.4 Miles
86% 29 votes
Military Museums 1210 Stanley Rd, San Antonio, TX 78234 MoreLess Info
Fort Sam Houston is a military museum that offers guests the chance to learn about the military history of San Antonio, including the role of military doctors and nurses. The location, which hosts graduation ceremonies from Army medical schools, also features a food court.
13.4 Miles
72% 349 votes
Specialty Museums 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Witte Museum find the South Texas Heritage Center where visitors can learn about the history of the area. Visitors soon find the H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health System focused on fitness education.
13.5 Miles
87% 422 votes
River New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
One of the shortest rivers in the world, the two-mile Comal River is located entirely within the town of New Braunfels. The river is popular with swimmers and for water tubing.
13.5 Miles
93% 135 votes
Shopping Districts New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
Braunfels Square is part of the historic main plaza in downtown New Braunfels. It features a prominent bandstand and is the venue for many family-friendly events like the downtown tree lighting, Wassailfest, and the Wein & Saengerfest.
13.5 Miles
85% 67 votes
Tubing 178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130 MoreLess Info
At Loma Falls, visitors can rent a tube, and take a tubing trip down the Comal River. Tours start at the Wurstfest grounds, and most tube rentals are done by the day.
13.6 Miles
93% 183 votes
Parks 3910 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78212 MoreLess Info
The 343.7-acre Breckenridge Park contains the Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio Zoo, Playscape, Lambert Beach, softball fields, and hiking paths. The park also contains three pavilions that can be rented for special occasions.
13.7 Miles
87% 194 votes
Tubing 250 Meusebach, New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
Rent a tube and explore the Comal River with Texas Tubes, where a two hour float allows you to take in the scenery.
13.9 Miles
92% 12 votes
Historic Sites River Road, Alpine, TX MoreLess Info
Situated in the middle of Big Bend National Park, Mariscal Mine is a mercury mining site that has been abandoned since the 1940s. The mine is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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