Free & Cheap Things to Do in Brownsville, TX

  • The list below includes 41 free or cheap things to do in or near Brownsville, Texas, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Bowling.
  • From Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site to Sabal Palm Sanctuary, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brownsville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harlingen, South Padre Island and Pueblo.
  • The list below includes 41 free or cheap things to do in or near Brownsville, Texas, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Bowling.
  • From Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site to Sabal Palm Sanctuary, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brownsville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harlingen, South Padre Island and Pueblo.
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23.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Fishing 1 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
With Captain Murphy's Fishing Charters, visitors can spend a day fishing in the nearby bay or venture out farther into deep sea fishing. The captain runs a sunset dolphin tour where visitors can learn about the native ecosystem.
24.1 Miles
100% 33 votes
Fishing 418 West Hwy 100, South Padre Island, TX 78578 MoreLess Info
Captain Cliff Fleming pilots his 22 foot bay boat around South Padre Island and Crystal Flats to find the best fishing spot for Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled and Rainbow Trout, among other species on half-day, eight or ten hour excursions.
24.4 Miles
70% 231 votes
Beaches Park Road 100, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
Located on the south coast of South Padre Island, Isla Blanca Park, is a jewel of a beach. The beach has over a mile of sandy coast looking out on the clean water of the Gulf of Mexico.
24.6 Miles
97% 107 votes
Statues 320 Iwo Jima Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550 MoreLess Info
With a monument cast from the same mold that was used for the original Iwo Jima Memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum also has artifacts available for viewing. In addition, guests can watch an educational film inside of the museum.
24.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 119 West Sheepshead Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
The SOuth Padre Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary is one of nine World Birding Center sites in the lower Rio Grande Valley. The sanctuary cares for wounded birds, and offers opportunities for visitors to see a wide variety of avian life.
24.7 Miles
100% 9 votes
Fishing 209 w. Whiting street, South Padre Island, TX MoreLess Info
Big Johns Fishing Guide Service offers charter fishing trips in the waters around South Padre Island. The service seeks out a variety of different fish, and provides customizable expeditions for customers of various experience and skill levels.
24.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing Jim's Pier, South Padre Island, TX MoreLess Info
Led by a captain with over 25 years of fishing experience, Capt. Jorge Flores Fishing Guide is a business offering its guests guided fishing trips. During the trips, visitors commonly catch varieties of Flounder, Trout, Redfish, and numerous others.
24.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 209 W Whiting Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
Specializing in fishing areas in the Lower Laguna Madre area, Always A Catch Fishing Trips provides guests with the chance to catch speckled trout and red drum. The guide provides all the necessary fishing equipment, including bait, reels, and rods.
25.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Fishing One Padre Blvd, SeaRanch Marina, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
South Padre Island Fishing Adventures offers bay, offshore and deep sea fishing charters where passengers are given all necessary equipment. Typical trips last 5 or 8 hours but longer trips can also be arranged.
25.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails South Padre Island, 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
The Laguna Madre Nature Trail is a 1,500 foot boardwalk featuring a butterfly garden and memorial creek. The trail may be of interest to those looking to bird watch, hike, or sight-see.
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