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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Mediterranean tapas platters, prosciutto-wrapped pork loins, chicken parmaggiano, and tilapia prepared in a lemon caper sauce
25.1 Miles
92% 567 votes
History Museums 5 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601 MoreLess Info
The North Carolina Museum of History offers a display on the history of North Carolina, historical interactive exhibits, a sports hall of fame, and agricultural exhibits. In addition, the museum offers constantly changing historical exhibits.
25.1 Miles
96% 160 votes
Food Tours 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 MoreLess Info
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours offers private and corporate walking tours of various locations in North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Winston-Salem, Wilmington, and others. Guests will sample the wares of a number of local restaurants.
25.3 Miles
50% 1650 votes
Children's Museums 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC MoreLess Info
The Marbles Kids Museum features Around Town where children learn about how a town is designed, Splash where children learn about water, Art Loft where children can be creative, Moneypalooza where children learn about money, and two outdoor play areas. Children under three can explore activities at Toddlers Hol…
25.3 Miles
The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts features touring productions of plays, Broadway shows, dance and musical performances, and other events. The center also offers a selection of dining opportunities.
25.3 Miles
83% 76 votes
Movie Theaters 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 MoreLess Info
Premium films for a totally immersive experience are offered at the Wells Fargo Imax Theatre. Most of the movie offerings are inspiring educational documentaries, but the theater also features Hollywood Imax blockbusters when available.
25.3 Miles
93% 44 votes
Movie Theaters 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 MoreLess Info
A single-screen movie theater, IMAX Theatre At Marbles displays first-run Hollywood movies along with educational documentary films. The theater offers a large IMAX screen, an IMAX 3D projector and a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
25.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
History Museums 4777 Highway 62 South, Burlington, NC 27215 MoreLess Info
The Alamance County Historical Museum is a plantation home originally built in 1790. This preserved historical site hosts several ongoing Victorian-themed events. The original barn and carriage house remain in good condition, and are adorned by the surrounding flower gardens.
25.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 704 Dogwood Hill Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
The Happy Trails Farm - Private Trail Rides features a variety of riding opportunities for riders of all ages. Guided trail rides, summer camps, lessons and parties and events are just some of the farm's offerings.
26.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Lake 11405 Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
Falls Lake Dam was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers between 1978 and 1981 along the Neuse River. The lake created by the dam offers recreational fishing and boating areas along with lakeside hiking and mountain biking trails.
26.7 Miles
88% 8 votes
Art Gallery 701 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 4,000 square-feet of display area, Ashley's Art Gallery showcases a wide variety of different artwork from all different artists and time periods. Visitors can view the art being displayed as well as purchase paintings and pottery.
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