- The list below includes 51 free or cheap things to do in or near Burlington, North Carolina, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bowling, Family Fun Center and Laser Tag.
- From Cedarock Park to Conservators' Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Burlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Greensboro, Chapel Hill, Mebane and Durham.
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2134 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408
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The Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema is a movie theater that specializes in showing numerous independent films. Geeksboro is also a coffeehouse, offering a full coffee menu and other small refreshments like sodas and beer.
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1921 West Lee Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
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Greensboro Aquatic Center At The Greensboro Coliseum Complex is a state-of-the-art facility featuring leading edge concepts in aquatic design. The GAC is located on the campus of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex and brings together all major aquatic sports.
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Featuring a zoo, aquarium and a museum, the Greensboro Science Center is a hot spot of nature education and outreach. It is open every day except for Christmas and New Year's Day.
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The 7.5-acre Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden contains a series of formal gardens bursting with colorful, fragrant blooms. The Garden is also known for its large collection of bronze statuary. Admission is free.
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Greensboro's The Bog Garden is an extensive wetland nature conservatory. Its network of elevated pathways make it easy to explore over 7 acres of swampy territory without donning waders or renting a canoe. The Bog Garden is a free attraction.
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2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
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Founded in honor of one of the most important battles of the American Revolutionary War, the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is a natural oasis nestled in Greensboro, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. The visitors' center features maps and a short video tour.
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An 18-screen movie theater, Movie Tavern Four Seasons Station displays first-run movies using digital projection and RealD 3D. It offers stadium seating, adult beverages, party hosting and an in-theater dining menu that includes burgers, wraps and appetizers.
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The Chelsea Theater is a local cinema that specializes in showing independent films to its visitors. The theater uses fully digital projection and boasts of its intimate and unique hometown theater feeling.
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Featuring a .2-acre dog park, Homestead Park is a recreational complex that includes a basketball court, batting cages, and a meeting room. The park also has a picnic shelter, a skate park, and an indoor swimming pool.
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The expansive Eno River State Park in Durham, North Carolina is one of the most beautiful parks in the eastern United States. Day visits are free, but campers must purchase an inexpensive permit before entering the park. The picnic area and barbecue grills must be reserved in advance.