Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rockwall, TX

  • The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near Rockwall, Texas, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Trampoline Parks, Shopping Districts, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From Smith Park to Rockwall Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rockwall and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Richardson and Garland.
  • The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near Rockwall, Texas, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Trampoline Parks, Shopping Districts, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From Smith Park to Rockwall Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rockwall and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Plano, Richardson and Garland.
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19.9 Miles
94% 248 votes
Colleges & Universities 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75275 MoreLess Info
Ranked as the 58th National University in the U.S. News & World Report, Southern Methodist University is a private research university with a total enrollment of 10,893. The institution's athletic program, the SMU Mustangs, participate in The American Conference of Division I.
20.0 Miles
43% 21 votes
Children's Play Area 6205 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75024 MoreLess Info
A safari-themed entertainment center, Indoor Safari Park features a safari train and rides on the backs of robotic animals. The park also includes an 8-hole miniature golf course, jungle gym, ceramic painting table and stuffed animal factory.
20.2 Miles
97% 63 votes
Historic Sites 315 S. Chestnut Street, McKinney, TX 75069 MoreLess Info
The Chestnut Square Historic Village is a collection of six historic homes, a replica one-room school house, a blacksmith shop, a smoke house, a chapel, and a reception garden. Visitors can rent the facilities for special occasions or take a trolley tour.
20.2 Miles
96% 24 votes
Picnic Spot 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney, TX 75069 MoreLess Info
The community-owned and locally-maintained Towne Lake Recreation Area is spread over a rather large area that includes a 22-acre lake. Amenities of the park include lit hiking and biking trails, restrooms, concession services, paddle boat rentals, a fishing pier, and nine horseshoe courts.
20.2 Miles
25% 150 votes
Movie Theaters 4721 W. Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093 MoreLess Info
The Studio Movie Grill is a combination restaurant and movie theater that allows patrons to dine while they watch a variety of films. The theater also features a full range of cocktails.
20.3 Miles
91% 11 votes
Recreation Centers 6701 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75024 MoreLess Info
Plano’s Carpenter Park Recreation Center is a fitness and sports facility that features a gymnasium, a weight room, courts for racquetball, squash, and volleyball, pool tables, a game room, and other amenities.
20.5 Miles
69% 115 votes
Movie Theaters 1701 S. Central Expressway, McKinney, TX MoreLess Info
Cinemark Movies 14 offers first run movies. The theater has the latest in 3D movie screens, along with assistive listening devices and captioning systems to help the visually impaired and hearing impaired.
20.5 Miles
96% 368 votes
Shopping Districts McKinney, TX MoreLess Info
In the stores on McKinney Main Street, shoppers can visit local art galleries, often listen to local and regional musicians, and eat regional food in historic food. On the second Saturday of each month, merchants stay open late and often plan special events.
20.5 Miles
76% 137 votes
Aquariums 1462 First Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210 MoreLess Info
From Stingray Bay to the Intertidal Zone, the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park is an interactive attraction designed to provide hands-on experiences with marine life. Meet an albino alligator, upside-down jellyfish, giant Pacific octopus, and electric eel.
20.5 Miles
75% 8 votes
History Museums 300 E. Virginia St., McKinney, TX 75069 MoreLess Info
Collin County History Museum displays the history of Collin County. The museum houses a collection of memorabilia including postcards and photographs. They are open for research needs. They are also open to the public during exhibitions.
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