Free & Cheap Things to Do in Durham, NC

  • The list below includes 132 free or cheap things to do in or near Durham, North Carolina, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center, Dog Park and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Sarah P. Duke Gardens to Duke University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Durham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill.
  • The list below includes 132 free or cheap things to do in or near Durham, North Carolina, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center, Dog Park and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Sarah P. Duke Gardens to Duke University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Durham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill.
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From the merchant: Parent/child Violin lessons in a loving and nurturing environment taught by an experienced teacher and musician.
19.2 Miles
74% 43 votes
Music Venue 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 2001, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre is located in the midst of 14 acres, and it sits near Symphony Lake. A variety of events and performances are hosted between April and October.
19.2 Miles
79% 19 votes
Lake 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27523 MoreLess Info
Featuring nearly 14,000 acres of water, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area provides water access for fishing, swimming and boating. The park also offers children's playgrounds, hiking trails, campgrounds, sheltered picnic areas and barbecue grills.
19.4 Miles
94% 128 votes
Colleges & Universities 2200 Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC MoreLess Info
North Carolina State University is a public research university that is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. The institution's athletic programs play in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
19.4 Miles
83% 47 votes
Movie Theaters 2109 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 MoreLess Info
Featuring Dolby Digital audio in all five auditoriums, Mission Valley Cinemas is a local movie theater specializing in showing the latest major Hollywood films. The theater is popular among students from the nearby NC State University campus.
19.4 Miles
98% 43 votes
Movie Theaters 1620 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608 MoreLess Info
Raleigh's Rialto Theatre is a charming, historic theater that dates back to 1942. The theater shows a variety of classic films, as well as art house and foreign films, and screens the Rocky Horror Picture Show every Friday.
19.5 Miles
90% 71 votes
Hiking Trails 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex, NC 27502 MoreLess Info
The rail-trail of the American Tobacco Trail is ideal for people of all ages. It features cultural history and environmental programs, as well as trails for dog walkers, runners, hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.
19.8 Miles
96% 158 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC MoreLess Info
One of only several nature preserves in North Carolina, the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is an important institution for many threatened and endangered animal and plant species. The preserve includes gorgeous hiking trails and a large visitors' information center.
20.2 Miles
98% 127 votes
Kayaking 9525 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
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.
20.3 Miles
64% 25 votes
Malls 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh, NC MoreLess Info
At the Triangle Town Center, visitors will be able to shop at stores such as Barnes & Noble, Macy's, American Eagle Outfitters, and New York & Company. Guests can also dine at California Pizza Kitchen and Chili's Grill & Bar.
20.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Running/Jogging 12098 New Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 MoreLess Info
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.
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