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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29.2 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
Home to a 2,500-square-foot nature center, White Deer Park is situated on 96 acres of mostly wooded terrain. The park offers picnic shelters, walking trails, grills, two children's playgrounds, open areas for recreational activities and educational programs.
29.2 Miles
25% 4 votes
Parks 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
With a playground friendly to both kids and dogs, Lake Benson is a hub of outdoor activity. Guests enjoy the 1.8 mile walking trails, picnic shelters for family gatherings, restroom facilities, and rental options for fishing and boating.
29.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2928 Horse Shoe Farm Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
Home to over eighty five acres of woodlands, Horseshoe Farm Park is a peaceful haven of natural beauty. The pet-friendly park is a favorite for dog owners, while others enjoy picnicking, bird watching or walking the unpaved trails.
29.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 103 New Rand Road, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
Garner's Polar Ice House is an ice rink and skating facility that hosts open skating and is home to youth and adult hockey leagues. The facility also offers skating classes and summer camps.
29.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 1450 Springwood Church Road, Burlington, NC 27215 MoreLess Info
Offering an array of athletic recreation is Burlington Springwood Park. The park is home to baseball, soccer and softball fields, concession stands, a walking track, picnic areas and it's addition of a disc golf course.
29.7 Miles
67% 6 votes
Skating Rinks 1839 S Main St, Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
Wake Forest's Polar Ice House features two ice rinks that meet NHL regulations for size. The rinks host open skating with lights and music as well as hockey tournaments and league play.
29.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 1839 S Main St, Ste 400, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
The Factory is an outdoor recreational facility that features a polar icehouse, educational robotics facilities, a serendipity sweet shoppe, and a YMCA. The facility also has a dance institute and a tumble gym.
29.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Family Fun Center 1839 S Main St, Ste 600, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
Zoosa's Family Fun center is an indoor recreational facility that features a miniature golf course, go-karts, a video game arcade, and a bungee trampoline. The facility is also available to rent for birthday parties.
30.0 Miles
89% 56 votes
Parks 572 Pumping Station Road, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
The 177-acre San-Lee Park offers a host of activities including hiking and biking trails, picnic facilities, playground, nature center and two stocked lakes for fishing. Campsite rentals for both RV and tent camping also are available.
30.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 572 Pumping Station Road, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
Measured at 160 acres in area, San-Lee Recreation & Educational Park offers a number of different amenities for its visitors to experience. These amenities include several walking/hiking trails as well as wildlife education programs.
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