Free & Cheap Things to Do in Galveston, TX

  • The list below includes 54 free or cheap things to do in or near Galveston, Texas, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Piers & Boardwalks, Specialty Museums, Beaches and National & State Parks.
  • From Rosenberg Library to 61st St. Fishing Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Galveston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like League City, Kemah, Texas City and Houston.
  • The list below includes 54 free or cheap things to do in or near Galveston, Texas, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Piers & Boardwalks, Specialty Museums, Beaches and National & State Parks.
  • From Rosenberg Library to 61st St. Fishing Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Galveston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like League City, Kemah, Texas City and Houston.
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From the merchant: Valid for two paddle board rentals for one day; rental location is 29th and Seawall in Galveston Beachfront.
27.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 230 Jefferson Street, La Porte, TX 77571 MoreLess Info
The Crow's Nest Art Gallery is a gallery that features primarily hand-crafted Native American art in various genres. The gallery also features pottery, jewelry, paintings, and sculptures by a variety of Texas artists.
27.5 Miles
89% 9 votes
Fishing 213 Simms Rd, Baytown, TX 77523 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, Thompson's Fishing Camp offers a boat ramp for fishing trips. The camp also offers a variety of live and other bait, fishing equipment, and beer and snacks, as well.
27.5 Miles
78% 9 votes
Specialty Museums Alvin Community College, Alvin, TX MoreLess Info
The Nolan Ryan Center is a museum in honor of the famous baseball pitcher, Nolan Ryan. The exhibits include interactive simulations, videos and photographs highlighting Ryan's career, and statistics throughout his 27 years as a player.
27.5 Miles
71% 17 votes
Beaches 400 N Bayshore Dr, off Fairmont & 146, La Porte, TX 77571 MoreLess Info
Sylvan Beach offers a large beach area for swimming and sunbathing. It also features a fishing pier, a large playground for kids, benches to relax on, and pavilions and tables for picnicking.
27.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 16702 Oxnard Ln, Friendswood, TX 77546 MoreLess Info
Offering plenty of shade and outdoor space, Oxnard Park features a picnic area, nature trail and playground. The park's nature trail takes visitors on a walk or jog along Clear Creek.
27.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 901 Buckingham, Friendswood, TX 77546 MoreLess Info
Leavesley Park is a community park in Friendswood that offers an adjacent hangar for hosting large events. The event space features a kitchen and seating for 150, while the park features grassy fields, a picnic area and children's playground.
27.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 604 W Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571 MoreLess Info
Little Cedar Bayou Park is a multi-use park adjacent to La Porte's wave pool venue. The combined venues offer soccer and baseball fields, two rugby pitches, wave pool, sand volleyball, tennis courts and concessions area.
28.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 113 East Dumble, Alvin, TX MoreLess Info
The Marguerite Rogers House Museum, which is owned and operated by the Alvin Museum Society, is a 1909 Victorian style home. Tours allow visitors to explore the grounds and interior of the home, which includes antique furnishings.
28.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Train Tours 1407 Victory Ln, Alvin, TX 77511 MoreLess Info
A Christmas-themed amusement area, The Christmas Train offers old-fashioned train rides through a scenic snowy setting. The facility also offers photos with Santa and refreshments, including funnel cakes, popcorn, and Big Al's Pizza.
28.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1100 S Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546 MoreLess Info
A multi-functional facility, Stevenson Park features basketball, tennis and sand volleyball courts, a jogging trail, a lighted gazebo and a community pool. The park is also a site for regular park concerts.
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