Free & Cheap Things to Do in Asheville, NC

  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Asheville, North Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Bus Tours, Food Tours, Walking Tours and Gardens.
  • From Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Asheville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Pisgah Forest and Marshall.
  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Asheville, North Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Bus Tours, Food Tours, Walking Tours and Gardens.
  • From Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Asheville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Pisgah Forest and Marshall.
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49.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 101 S Green Street, Morganton, NC 28655 MoreLess Info
Marquee Cinemas is a local movie theater that shows the latest Hollywood released films to its guests. Amenities at the theater include matinee and senior ticket discounts, concessions, and Movie Magic passes.
49.7 Miles
98% 323 votes
Mountains Whiteside Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28717 MoreLess Info
Whiteside Mountain is a mountain that offers a National Recreation Trail along 700-foot cliffs. Depending on visibility, hikers can see Blue Ridge Escarpment, Chattooga River headwaters, Highlands and Cashiers, and northern South Carolina.
49.7 Miles
86% 135 votes
National & State Parks 161 Holcombe CIR, Salem, SC 29676 MoreLess Info
Providing the only public access to Lake Joccassee, Devils Fork State Park is notable for its mountain streams, waterfalls, and trout fishing, its clear water is also ideal for scuba diving. Overnight accommodation is available via campgrounds or fully-furnished villas.
49.7 Miles
76% 17 votes
Breweries 212 S Green St, Morganton, NC 28655 MoreLess Info
A brewery with a tasting room, Catawba Brewing Co offers its own line of beer including Cream Ale, Winter Ale, India Pale Ale and White Ale. It also offers pool tables, live music and has a projection screen for sports.
49.8 Miles
88% 40 votes
Historic Sites 2620 South Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Johnson City's Tipton-Haynes Historic Site experience one of the most important historical areas in the state. The house and its outbuildings were built in the late 18th century by Colonel John Tipton. Since 1970, the Tipton-Haynes Historic Site has been a nationally-recognized historical site.
49.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Art Gallery 403 East Union Street, Morganton, NC 28655 MoreLess Info
The Hamilton Williams Gallery & Studio is a local art gallery and studio featuring a number of artistic works available for purchase. The gallery specializes in creating handmade pottery, including bowls, vases, and bakeware.
49.9 Miles
95% 659 votes
Visitor Centers 3901 Highway 411, Dandridge, TN 37725 MoreLess Info
The Bush's Beans Company actually began through the old general store which now houses the Bush Visitors Center. The site features a museum following the Bush story as well as an old-fashioned general store and Bush's Family Café.
49.9 Miles
95% 656 votes
Specialty Museums 3901 US Hwy 411, Dandridge, TN 37725 MoreLess Info
Visitors learn of the history of the Bush's company at the Bush's Beans Visitor Center. The center is housed in the original A.J. Bush and Company general store established in 1897.
50.0 Miles
89% 18 votes
Specialty Museums 113 Campus Center Building, Johnson City, TN 37614 MoreLess Info
The George L. Carter Railroad Museum is dedicated to the areas local railroad history and model railroading. The museum includes railroad memorabilia, model trains, photographs and model railroad structures.
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