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Posted August 9, 2010 by

20 Things To Do in Dallas for under $20....

If you’re like me and looking for ways to save a buck or two I have compiled a list of 20 things to do in Dallas for under $20.

 

1.     Cool Thursdays @ The Dallas Arboretum-Come enjoy live music overlooking Whiterock Lake.

         Admission: $8-$16

       Address: 8525 Garland Road.

 

2.    The Dallas Aquarium

     Admission: adults-$18.95

     Children(3-12yrs)$10.95

     Seniors(60 & older) $14.95

     Children(2 and under)-Free

     Located at 1802 N Griffin St.

     Website:www.dallaszoo.com

 

3.    The 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza-Hear the story surrounding       the death of JFK.

     Admission: adults-$13.50

     Children(6-18)-$12.50

     Seniors(65 & older)-$12.50

     Children(5 and under)-free

 

4.    The Botanical Gardens at The Dallas Arboretum

     Admission: Adults-$9.50

     Children(3-12)-$6

     Seniors(65 & older)-$8

     Children(3 and under)-Free

 

5.    Roller Skating-Why not take it back to 80’s with a little old school    backwards skating. Most rinks in the Dallas area are under $10 and you can skate the night away. Maybe have a pickle and a snow cone. Ahhh fond memories of my adolescent years.

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6.    Museums in Fair Park-These Museums include the Museum of   Nature and Science, the Museum of the American Railroad, the African American Museum, the Dallas Historical Society, Texas Discovery Gardens and the Women’s Museum.

     Address: 1121 First Avenue

     Admission: you can see all 7 museums for $19.99 or refer to the     website for individual tickets prices

 

7.    The Dallas Farmer’s Market-local farmers come together to sell    fresh produce as well as beautiful fresh flowers.

     Located at 1010 South Pearl Street

     Admission is free

     Open daily from 7am to 6pm

 

8.    Texas Rangers-who doesn’t enjoy a hotdog and ice cold beer while watching a little baseball.

    Address: 1000 Ballpark Way

    Admission: Tickets start at $6.

 

9.    Ice Skating at the Galleria-a perfect way to cool off in this heat and hone those ice skating skills.

  Address:13340 Dallas Pkwy

  Admission: $8

 

10.   The House of Blues-live music never lets you down. This small    venue gets you up close with your favorite musicians.

      Address: 2200 Lamar St.

      Admission: tickets start at $10 and go up from there.

 

11.   White Rock Lake Park-Take a bike ride around the lake, watch    the sail boat races or visit the dog park.

       Address: 8100 Doran Circle

       Admission: Free

12      Holocaust Museum-Learn the story of the tragic events

        surrounding the holocaust

       Address: 211 N. Record St.

       Admission: Adults $6

       Students and Military $4

       Seniors(55 and over) $4

 

13.     The Dallas Zoo-who doesn’t love the Zoo

         Address: 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway(I-35E)

         Admission: Adults $10

         Children(3-11) $7

         Seniors(65 and older) $7

         Children(2 and under) Free  

 

14.      The Galaxy Drive-In Movie Theatre

           Admission: Adults $6

           Children $3(5-11)

           Children under 5-Free

           Address: 5301 N Interstate Hwy 45

 

15.      Lone Star Park-Let the betting begin…why not have some fun   and earn a little extra spending money on the side.

           Address: 1000 Lone Star Park

           Admission:Adults $5

           Children (4-12) $3

           Children(3 and under) Free

      

16.      Dallas Museum of Art-Come see art at it’s very finest.

           Address: 1717 North Harwood

           Admission:Adults $10

           Students and Military $5

           Seniors(65 and older) $7

           Children(12 and under) Free

         

17.      Dallas Rocks-Rock Climbing

           Address: 9201 Forest Lane

               Day Pass: $12   

 

18.      300 in Addison-Let’s Bowl.

           Bowling $4-$7

           Shoe Rental $4.50

 

19.      Trammel & Margaret Crow Asian Art Collection-Come view this collection of fine Asian art. More than 300 paintings, sculptures, and architectural items.

           Address:2010 Flora St

           Admission: Free

 

20.       Traders Village Grand Prairie-I love me some flea market finds. Come browse the multitude of booths and find some treasures. Treasure you have always wanted and some you didn’t even know you were looking for.

            Address: 2602 Mayfield Rd.

            Open Sat/Sun. 8am-Dusk                   

 

 

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