- The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Cary, North Carolina, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
- From Fred G. Bond Metro Park to Marla Dorrel Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill.
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Tavern serves a choice of burgers, selection of sandwiches and wraps, as well as salads and soups
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Two enclosed areas make Northgate Dog Park suitable for all sizes and ages of dog. Amenities of the park include water fountains for the pups, bags for dog waste, benches, and a kiosk.
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Southern Community Park is a 72 acre park offering a variety of recreational amenities. Visitors to the park will find several athletic fields, a dog park, a disc golf course, walking trails, picnic shelters, and a playground.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill own and manages the beautiful Coker Arboretum. This botanical garden is free to the public and is a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxed weekend afternoon with family and friends.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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An institution of the University of North Carolina, the North Carolina Botanical Garden is a sensory delight full of fragrant flowers, majestic trees and a profusion of beautiful flowering plants.
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Lumina Theatre is a 4 screen movie theater with stadium seating and digital projection. The theatre airs first run films and is a part of the southern village, providing guests with access to numerous restaurants and shopping venues.
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Cameron Blvd & Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705
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Named in honor of a former ACC champion track coach at Duke University, the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail comprises over three miles of trails suited for walking and running. The trails wind around a golf course.
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A ten-screen movie theater, Northgate Stadium 10 Theatre displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers 3D movies, stadium seating, arcade games, event hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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12098 New Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Spanning nearly 28 miles, Neuse River Greenway Trail extends from Falls Lake Dam to the Wake County Line. It can be used for walking, biking and wildlife viewing and features river crossings, trees, wetlands and bridges.
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The historic University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first public university in the United States. The campus of this respected research university is lush and inviting, making it a lovely place for an afternoon stroll.
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Dedicated to the beauty of the stars, the Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is located in coveted 'dark sky country,' enabling its telescopes to see much more than those in areas with greater light pollution. The Planetarium is open throughout the year and offers special programs for kids.