Free & Cheap Things to Do in Apex, NC

  • The list below includes 138 free or cheap things to do in or near Apex, North Carolina, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Jordan Lake State Recreation Area to American Tobacco Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Apex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham.
  • The list below includes 138 free or cheap things to do in or near Apex, North Carolina, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Jordan Lake State Recreation Area to American Tobacco Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Apex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham.
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17.0 Miles
81% 27 votes
Movie Theaters 123 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 MoreLess Info
Showing a mix of independent films and blockbuster hits, Varsity Theatre offers popcorn with real butter. They typically show 2 movies at a time. Visitors can rent out the theater for fundraisers, birthday parties, and other events.
17.0 Miles
100% 10 votes
Playgrounds 120 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 MoreLess Info
The Chapel Hill Community Center is a community center that includes artwork, bocce ball courts, a gymnasium, a meeting room, and a picnic area. The area also has a rose garden as well as a playground.
17.0 Miles
100% 9 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 250 E Franklin St, CB 3480, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 MoreLess Info
Both permanent and traveling science exhibits are presented at the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center. The shows within planetarium vary throughout the month and cover special presentations of nature documentaries along with standard astronomy shows.
17.1 Miles
76% 252 votes
Historic Districts Chapel Hill, NC MoreLess Info
At the heart of Chapel Hill is Franklin Street, a charming area full of intriguing boutiques and fine dining establishments. After a meal, visitors enjoy strolling through town and admiring the many elaborate window displays.
17.1 Miles
94% 49 votes
Food Tours 501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
Foodies love to indulge with Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours. Each tour includes visits to several carefully-selected restaurants and small portions of their best dishes. Guests often have the opportunity to speak with the head chef about what lies on the table before them.
17.1 Miles
88% 8 votes
Food Tours 311 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC MoreLess Info
With Triangle Food Tour, visitors can explore the downtown area to sample from a wide range of cuisines, from Indian to Italian. The trip includes up to 5 stops, with treats to taste at each location.
17.3 Miles
57% 37 votes
Go Karts 5335 Raynor Rd, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
Rush Hour Karting is a one third mile go-kart racing track featuring a restaurant, bar, and game room. They accommodate group activities like birthday parties, bachelor parties, and other events as well as professionally taught classes, and racing leagues.
17.4 Miles
76% 328 votes
Horseback Riding 6921 Wildlife Trail, Raleigh, NC 27613 MoreLess Info
Dead Broke Farms offers guided trail rides, western style riding lessons, summer camps, and pony rides. Many of the horses used in the program are rescue horses that came from bad situations.
17.5 Miles
52% 21 votes
Bowling 4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707 MoreLess Info
AMF Durham Lanes offers traditional bowling on 32 lanes along with a bar and meeting room with a capacity of up to 36 people. They also feature arcades, pool or air hockey, group events, birthday parties and a Pro Shop.
18.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Breweries 65 Glen Rd, PMB 281, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
For a tour and taste of craft brews, visitors are heading to Beer Time Brew Tours. Tours include safe transportation to and from breweries, background and history of breweries and beers, and time to purchase gifts at each brewery.
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