Free & Cheap Things to Do in Chapel Hill, NC

  • The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Observatories & Planetariums, Botanical Gardens and Parks.
  • From University of North Carolina to Southern Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chapel Hill and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Durham, Cary, Raleigh and Apex.
  • The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Observatories & Planetariums, Botanical Gardens and Parks.
  • From University of North Carolina to Southern Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chapel Hill and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Durham, Cary, Raleigh and Apex.
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Suspicious glances fill ballroom as improv-savvy cast helps diners with invented identities solve a murder during a four-course meal
0.3 Miles
96% 365 votes
Colleges & Universities 250 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC MoreLess Info
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.
2.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks Dogwood Acres Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
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.
1.6 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.
2.8 Miles
100% 9 votes
Parks 100 Northern Park Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
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.
0.4 Miles
90% 58 votes
Botanical Gardens Cameron Ave. and Raleigh St., Chapel Hill, NC MoreLess Info
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.
0.3 Miles
85% 196 votes
Botanical Gardens The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 MoreLess Info
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.
0.3 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.
0.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Baseball Fields 100 Ridge Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 MoreLess Info
Boshamer Stadium is a baseball stadium in Chapel Hill and is the home of the North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team. Since expansion, the stadium has a listed capacity of 4,100, but has standing room for up to 5,000.
1.2 Miles
98% 128 votes
Sports Museums 450 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 MoreLess Info
Located in North Carolina, The Carolina Basketball Museum is dedicated to the legacy of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team. Exhibits include tributes to the team's greatest players, a short film on the history of this respected basketball program and rooms full of assorted memorabilia.
0.5 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.
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