Free & Cheap Things to Do in Desoto, TX

  • The list below includes 178 free or cheap things to do in or near Desoto, Texas, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Arts & Crafts Classes and Parks.
  • From Windmill Hill Nature Preserve to Bluebonnet Art Gallery & Framing, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Desoto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Arlington, Irving and Grand Prairie.
  • The list below includes 178 free or cheap things to do in or near Desoto, Texas, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Arts & Crafts Classes and Parks.
  • From Windmill Hill Nature Preserve to Bluebonnet Art Gallery & Framing, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Desoto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Arlington, Irving and Grand Prairie.
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14.1 Miles
91% 227 votes
Art Museum 2010 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
The Crow Collection of Asian Art was opened in 1998 within the Arts District of Dallas. The collection itself covers a wide range of Asian art from several different countries and periods in history.
14.1 Miles
92% 1451 votes
Parks 1909 Woodall Rodgers, Dallas, TX MoreLess Info
The Klyde Warren Park offers young visitors access to a variety of playground equipment and water park fixtures. The site also contains a putting green and table tennis equipment for guests of all ages to enjoy.
14.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Specialty Museums 222 E. Irving Blvd., Waxahachie, TX 75060 MoreLess Info
Music fans and historians enjoy the Texas Musicians Museum. The museum is a premier conservatory featuring a large collection of historic album plaques, signed guitars and other famous music memorabilia.
14.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
Art Gallery 209 W Franklin Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 MoreLess Info
The Webb Gallery has been displaying and selling eclectic art and curiosities since 1987. Their unique collection, which includes items like painted sideshow banners and animated toothpick sculptures can be seen on weekend afternoons and by appointment.
14.1 Miles
96% 72 votes
Historic Buildings 101 West Main Street, Waxahachie, TX MoreLess Info
Waxahachie's Ellis County Courthouse is a historic building that is the result of a combination of architectural sensibilities and styles. The courthouse features sculptures of faces with unique and intriguing stories behind them.
14.2 Miles
90% 125 votes
Arts Centers Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 MoreLess Info
Holding the title of being the largest urban arts district in the world, the Dallas Arts District features the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Garden. This site also features the AT&T Performing Arts Center and a small park.
14.2 Miles
92% 36 votes
History Museums 201 S. College, Waxahachie, TX 76165 MoreLess Info
The history of Ellis County is on display at the Ellis County Museum. Various time periods are represented through collections of items including silk and ivory fans, ivory pitchers and more. Housed in an 1889 structure, the museum is open daily.
14.3 Miles
95% 57 votes
Natural Landmarks 1650 Matlock Road, Mansfield, TX 76063 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and the ecosystem, Elmer W. Oliver Park is a great travel destination for families and school groups. The park further features a number of educational programs including a night hike.
14.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Walking Trails 1680 Matlock Road, Mansfield, TX 76063 MoreLess Info
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park is located at the intersection of two ecoregions with each section offering unique plant and animal life. The park also provides hiking trails, places to explore and bird watch and a nature preserve.
14.5 Miles
90% 21 votes
Parks Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 MoreLess Info
A multi-purpose facility, QuikTrip Park serves as a sports venue for the Grand Prairie Airhogs, a minor-league baseball team. But when baseball is not in season, the stadium often hosts musical concerts, graduations and other community events.
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