- 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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Family restaurant serving classic American cuisine for all to enjoy
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For affordable fun, families, dates, and friends go to Buffalo Lanes Mebane Bowling Center. With $2 games and kids prizes, Buffalo Lanes knows how to show guests a good time on a dime.
17.3 Miles
Umstead State Park offers biking, boating, fishing, camping, cycling, fishing, hiking, and picnicking opportunities on it 5,579 acres. At the Exhibit Hall, visitors can learn about the area's history through the photographs of Carl Mydans.
17.4 Miles
Open to the public for boating and fishing, Lake Michael is filled with a variety of fish like bass and bream. The lake is surrounded by a park with trails, picnic areas, volleyball courts, and other facilities.
17.6 Miles
Herb Young Community Center provides opportunities for patrons to engage in their community through fitness classes, recreation activities, camps, athletic programs and other events. The community center is also available for rent for private events.
17.7 Miles
As a renovated 1940s theater, The Cary Downtown Theater offers visitors a 7,000 square foot venue to watch a variety of professional and amateur theatrical performances. Throughout the year, visitors can attend dance recitals, comedy, film showings, and more.
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An indoor sports facility, Dream Sports Center offers leagues in basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and hockey. The facility also features training, summer camps and accommodations for birthday parties and kids' programs.
18.5 Miles
Dead Broke Farms offers guided trail rides, western style riding lessons, summer camps, and pony rides. Many of the horses used in the program are rescue horses that came from bad situations.
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5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, NC 27712
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Offering guided tours of a plantation and its beautiful surroundings, Stagville State Historic Site is important to American history. There is also a welcome center and gift shop on the premises.
18.9 Miles
Wakemed Soccer Park features soccer events that host some of the most well known teams in the country. Beverages and food are reasonably priced, and a great view can be enjoyed from every seat.
19.4 Miles
Designed by William Rawn Associates of Boston, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre is located within 14 acres of forest next to Symphony Lake. The outdoor venue features concerts and specialty performances for up to 7,000 people.