- 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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Rental racers thread their RC cars through challenging courses during one-hour sessions
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There are over 75 acres of activities provides at the flagship City Park of Burlington. Facilities at the park include five athletic fields, an extensive playground, walking track, year-round aquatic facilities, and the historical Dentzel Carousel.
31.5 Miles
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5 votes
899 Coleman Ridge Road, Sanford, NC 27330
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With 275 acres to explore, White Pines Nature Preserve offers visitors an area to hike among the native pine and oak trees. Portions of the preserve are made up of marshland, where visitors can observe ducks and heron.
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For a tour and taste of craft brews, visitors are heading to Beer Time Brew Tours. Tours include safe transportation to and from breweries, background and history of breweries and beers, and time to purchase gifts at each brewery.
33.1 Miles
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8 votes
4777 Highway 62 South, Burlington, NC 27215
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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.
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A 36-lane bowling center, Country Club Lanes West offers open and league bowling along with a miniature golf course. It provides a pro shop, a lounge with adult beverages and a dance floor, pool tables and arcade games.
34.6 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.
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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.
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36 votes
5803 N.C. 62 S, Burlington, NC 27215
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Important to the Revolutionary War, Alamance Battleground State Historic Site provides various exhibits and programs to aid in public education. The grounds include a frontier house, nature trail, picnic tables and gift shop.
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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.
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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.