Top 10 Freebies

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From the archives: June 30, 2006

From complimentary outdoor activities to fee-free museums, these freebies will keep your social calendar full even when your wallet is empty.

On this page:The Top 10, More Budget Picks.

The Top 10

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Miller Theatre Advisory Board
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    100 Concert Dr, Houston, TX 77030 (map)

    Pack up a picnic dinner and head to the park for a free concert or play.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Houston Zoo
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    1513 N MacGregor Dr, Houston, TX 77030 (map)

    Bring the gang for free admission on MLK Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Coffee Groundz
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    2109 S Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478 (map)

    Patrons at this comfortable and welcoming coffeeshop enjoy warming brews, plus free wireless Web access.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Kemah Boardwalk
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    Bradford Ave and Second St, Kemah, TX 77565 (map)

    Exciting free activities are offered through the year, including live bands, fireworks, laser shows, dancing and more.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr
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    4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024 (map)

    There's never a fee at this urban wildlife sanctuary for native wildflowers, plants and animals.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gulf Greyhound Park
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    1000 FM 2004 Rd, LaMarque, TX 77568 (map)

    There's free admission and parking each Tuesday and Wednesday for the live dog-racing action.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Children's Museum of Houston
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    1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 (map)

    Bring the family for free admission each Thursday from 5pm to 8pm.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Menil Collection
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    1515 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

    Get in free to experience the vast and unique collection of contemporary art and pieces from antiquity.

  9. 9 Houston Ship Channel Boat Tour
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    7300 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX 77020 (map)

    Take a free tour of the Port of Houston aboard a 95-foot passenger boat.

More Budget Picks

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Old Town Spring
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    405 Main St, Spring, TX 77373 (map)

  2. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Chacho's
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    6006 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057 (map)