- 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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27.6 Miles
99%
145 votes
676 East Hughes Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27217
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Home to a variety of wild animals, Conservators' Center provides guests with both a fun and educational experience. Guided tours allow for close up looks at lions, tigers, wolves, bobcats and many other species.
27.6 Miles
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5 votes
1090 Piper Ln, Burlington, NC 27215
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A 16-screen movie theater, Carousel Cinema at Alamance Crossings displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, 3D movies, private event hosting and a concession area with food and drinks.
27.7 Miles
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8 votes
301 Wagstaff Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
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The Carrol Howard Johnson Environmental Park is a 28-acre park with a focus on education. The park serves to educate those who visit on the natural wildlife of the Fuquay-Varina area with its wooded paths, various plant species and natural bridges.
27.8 Miles
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1 votes
4210 Bonnar Bridge Parkway, Burlington, NC 27215
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A wide range of community activities are held at the MacIntosh On the Lake Recreation Center like annual charity marathons and fitness programs. Directly on the Lake MacIntosh waterfront, this clubhouse can also be rented for private events.
27.9 Miles
Lazer X is a large family friendly venue that hosts laser tag. A Mission Impossible laser maze, cosmic black-lighting, fog machine, and music heighten the fun. Party rooms, an arcade and Skeeball are also available.
28.0 Miles
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10 votes
1149 A St. Marks Church Road, Burlington, NC 27215
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Locally owned and operated, Piedmont Ale House is a neighborhood-style pub that serves a variety of craft beers on tap. The pub is also a sports bar, with multiple sporting events on televisions at any given time.
28.2 Miles
Paddle Creek is a rafting and kayaking outfitter that offers guided kayak and raft trips. The trips are suitable for kayakers and rafters of all skill and ability levels, and feature experienced and trained guides.
29.0 Miles
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3 votes
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.
29.0 Miles
Bicyclists and other athletes are heading to Garner Recreational Park for a day of active fun. The park is equipped with over 2 miles of mountain bike trails, lighted tennis courts, a playground, and two ball fields.
29.1 Miles
97%
37 votes
921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC 27529
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The Garner Veteran's Memorial at Lake Benson Park is dedicated to local veterans. The site features brick and concrete structures that cover individual decades, ranging from the 1780s to the 2000s.