- The list below includes 378 free or cheap things to do in or near Irving, Texas, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Recreation Centers, Bike Paths and Arts Centers.
- From Birds Fort Trail Park to Sam Houston Trail Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Irving and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Arlington.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Industrial & State Hwy 5, McKinney, TX
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The first burials at the 57-acre Pecan Grove Memorial Cemetery occurred in the mid-1800s. The cemetery is also home to a recreated Settlers Hall that can be rented for community meetings and weddings.
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The Texas Woman's University features a historic chapel on campus which is known as the Little Chapel in the Woods. The 110 seat church was built throughout 1938 and 1939 and was designed by architect O'Neil Ford.
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University Lanes is a bowling alley and amusement center. It features open bowling, league bowling, and occasional tournaments, as well as cosmic bowling in the evenings. There is also a snack bar with a full bar on the premises.
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A family playground, the Buffalo Nickels Mini-Golf and Arcade is located in Burleson Texas. The facility offers arcade games for a nickel as well a mini-golf. A small admission is charged for the reduced arcade prices.
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One Nature Place, McKinney, TX 75069
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The 289-acre Head Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is divided into three parts, a tall grass prairie, bottomland hardwood, and limestone escarpment, and visitors can see all on the 6.5-mile nature trail. The museum also has a native plant garden, and science exhibits.
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9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, TX 76135
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One of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States is the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge which covers just over 3,600 acres. In addition to educational programs, there are a wide range of hiking trails in the area.
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Lake Worth offers guests the opportunity to go boat riding or swimming on this body of water. While this site used to serve as a huge entertainment hub in the area, it is now simply a tranquil place to visit.