Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Antonio, TX

  • The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near San Antonio, Texas, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Shopping Districts, Art Museum and Historic Sites.
  • From San Antonio River to River Walk, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Antonio and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boerne, Schertz, Alpine and South Padre Island.
  • The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near San Antonio, Texas, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Shopping Districts, Art Museum and Historic Sites.
  • From San Antonio River to River Walk, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Antonio and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boerne, Schertz, Alpine and South Padre Island.
Showing 51-60 of 149
0.0 Miles
Adults and kids don rented roller skates and cruise across the glossy surface of this 40-year-old roller rink
29.7 Miles
81% 43 votes
River 100 Leibscher Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130 MoreLess Info
On the Comal River in New Braunfels, Prince Solms Park is a popular spot for outdoor fun activities such as tubing, swimming and sun bathing. The park is also equipped with a a playground space for younger kids.
29.9 Miles
90% 62 votes
Bridges Faust Street, New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
Well over a century old, New Braunfels' Faust Street Bridge is significant to the history of the area. A pedestrian bridge, it offers beautiful views of the Guadalupe River where both fishing and swimming is often enjoyed.
29.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 524 Adler Road, Boerne, TX 78006 MoreLess Info
With approximately 7,500 square feet of skating terrain in a plaza style design, Boerne Skate Park has features for every level of skater to enjoy including ramps, half pipes, and rails.
30.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 415 Hwy 46 W, Boerne, TX 78006 MoreLess Info
Gray's Equine is a small equestrian facility offering several equestrian related services. Services offered include boarding, riding lessons, horse training, horse showing, hauling, lunging, mane pulling, and body clipping. Boarding includes daily turnout, feed, and hay 3 times per day.
30.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 140 City Park Road, Boerne, TX 78006 MoreLess Info
Consisting of ecosystems like a spring-fed marsh and tall grass prairie, Cibolo Nature Center features a 3 mile trail loop for visitors to hike on. The visitors center has free trail maps and displays with live animals like lizards.
30.3 Miles
89% 180 votes
Canyon Highway 306 West, New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
Opening in 1966 by the Army Corps of Engineers, the 8,230-acre Canyon Lake is designed to protect the cities below it from floods. Visitors find opportunities to boat, fish, and swim in the lake, while along its 80 miles of shoreline, people can camp, hike, picnic, and hunt.
30.7 Miles
83% 280 votes
Tubing River Rd, New Braunfels, TX MoreLess Info
Trips along the Guadalupe River and the Comal River are offered by Rockn' R Rides. Both standard sizes tubes and inflatable rafts are available to take passengers along the rivers in addition to stand-up paddleboards.
30.7 Miles
66% 91 votes
Movie Theaters 651 Texas 46 Business, New Braunfels, TX 78130 MoreLess Info
At the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, patrons can dine while watching first rate films with the assurance of the highest presentation standards. Comfortable seating, diverse menu options and great service round out this entertainment experience.
31.1 Miles
97% 62 votes
Horseback Riding 100 Wild Turkey Blvd, Boerne, TX 78006 MoreLess Info
Situated along a private piece of land, the Stricker Trail Rides allow both novices and advanced riders to enjoy themselves along the trail through the area. Both individual and group rides require an appointment.
31.5 Miles
80% 15 votes
Flea Markets Gruene Road, Gruene, TX 78130 MoreLess Info
A Gruene tradition dating back three decades, Gruene Market Days (also known as Old Gruene Market Days) features over 100 vendors displaying their original art and craft works. There is also live entertainment.
Showing 51-60 of 149
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE San Antonio AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!