- The list below includes 107 free or cheap things to do in or near Austin, Texas, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Colleges & Universities and Parks.
- From Town Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail to Town Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Austin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Dripping Springs and Round Rock.
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Visitors will enjoy a tour that includes five zip lines, culminating in a jump off a cliff on a 2,800-foot zipline over Lake Travis
30.7 Miles
Devil's Backbone Scenic Drive is a 50 mile driving loop through Texas hill country. Travelers can expect to see scenic rolling hills, vistas and valleys, as well as numerous wineries and small towns.
31.2 Miles
A visit to Longhorn Cavern State Park is your ticket to above and underground adventures. Take a tour through the river-formed cavern, or enjoy the wildlife to be seen along the hiking trails.
31.2 Miles
At Starplex, visitors can watch the latest films and enjoy a margarita at the theater's bar. On Tuesdays, the theater runs a special deal where all 2D movie tickets are $5 each.
31.6 Miles
Several historic cabins are contained within the Bastrop State Park, which is filled with a large scale pine forest as well. The park provides guests with opportunities to go backpacking, camping, biking, canoeing, swimming, golfing, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing.
31.6 Miles
With six different adventures in a variety of different terrain, each visit to Georgetown Paintball is different. Parties, events, and impromptu matches are each equipped with a referee for safe, fair, and clean fun.
32.0 Miles
Sun City is a retirement community for those 55 and older. The community has three golf courses, a fitness center, walking trails, art studios, workshop, computer lab, billiards room and meeting rooms.
33.1 Miles
Situated among rolling Texas hills, the Red Corral Ranch is a multipurpose facility that hosts weddings and other events in a variety of scenic settings. The ranch can host up to 200 guests, with overnight rooms for up to 33.
34.1 Miles
Austin Canoe & Kayak is a paddlesports and outdoor retailer that carries equipment and apparel from over a dozen top brands. Besides paddlesport activities they also provide products for camping, hiking, snorkeling, fishing and hunting.
35.1 Miles
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Dead Man's Hole
off County Road 401 between RR. 2147 East and Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX
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A narrow, deep hole discovered in 1821, Dead Man's Hole was used during the Civil War as a dumping place for the corpses of Union troops. A historic marker now marks the spot and tells the hole's history.
37.4 Miles
Functioning as an outdoor theater for musical acts, WhiteWater Amphitheater offers visitors a large stage and dancing area. The theater is located by a river that people are allowed to swim in.