Free & Cheap Things to Do in Greensboro, NC

  • The list below includes 62 free or cheap things to do in or near Greensboro, North Carolina, including 59 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Museum, Botanical Gardens and Bowling.
  • From Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden to North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Greensboro and in nearby cities within 25 miles like High Point, Burlington, Kernersville and Thomasville.
  • The list below includes 62 free or cheap things to do in or near Greensboro, North Carolina, including 59 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Museum, Botanical Gardens and Bowling.
  • From Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden to North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Greensboro and in nearby cities within 25 miles like High Point, Burlington, Kernersville and Thomasville.
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The locally-owned restaurant offers freshly made meals in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere
43.9 Miles
93% 28 votes
Parks 699 Liberty Street, Martinsville, VA 24112 MoreLess Info
Spanning 4.5 miles, the Dick & Willie Passage Rail Trail allows visitors to bike and hike along the trail. The Doyle St. entrance to the trail includes a shed that allows visitors to borrow bikes and helmets for free.
44.0 Miles
83% 103 votes
Specialty Shops University Mall, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 MoreLess Info
Gourmands and chefs in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for truffles, exotic spices, imported chocolates and other fine, difficult-to-find ingredients. The shop is open to the public and also accepts telephone orders.
44.0 Miles
94% 223 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 6101 Cole Mill Rd., Durham, NC MoreLess Info
The expansive Eno River State Park in Durham, North Carolina is one of the most beautiful parks in the eastern United States. Day visits are free, but campers must purchase an inexpensive permit before entering the park. The picnic area and barbecue grills must be reserved in advance.
45.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Paintball 1445 East Ridge Road, Salisbury, NC 28144 MoreLess Info
New and experienced paintball players can enjoy a 10-acre course at Predator Paintball. A variety of paintball game styles are offered and paintball equipment and referees are available, if needed.
45.4 Miles
95% 132 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1940 Hanks Chapel Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312 MoreLess Info
The Carolina Tiger Rescue helps to rehabilitate animals that have often been removed by court order. Visitors can take a tour; help feed the animals including tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, caracals, servals, ocelots, bobcats, bintuwurangs, and kinkojos; or attend a behavior training demonstration.
45.4 Miles
86% 126 votes
Specialty Museums 3401 US Hwy 29B, Danville, VA 24540 MoreLess Info
The American Armoured Foundation owns and curates the Tank Museum. A wide range of tanks and war artifacts are included in the collection, including 119 tanks and artillery pieces and over 340 international tank and cavalry general's uniforms.
45.9 Miles
86% 133 votes
Historic Sites 4409 Bennett Memorial Road, Durham, NC MoreLess Info
Important to the Civil War, Bennett Place Historic Site offers guided tours and educational programs for schools and youth groups. Along with the museum, there are walking trails, outdoor exhibits and a picnic area for visitors to enjoy.
46.3 Miles
52% 21 votes
Bowling 4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707 MoreLess Info
AMF Durham Lanes offers traditional bowling on 32 lanes along with a bar and meeting room with a capacity of up to 36 people. They also feature arcades, pool or air hockey, group events, birthday parties and a Pro Shop.
46.5 Miles
38% 13 votes
Bowling 6118 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling facility, Mardi Gras Bowling Center features 24 lanes for open and league bowling. The center provides flat-screen televisions, arcade game machines, an air hockey table, party facilities and a cafe with food and beverages.
46.6 Miles
91% 244 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3705 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 MoreLess Info
Duke University's Duke Lemur Center is one of the world's most important zoological institutes dedicated to lemurs. Tours are available seven days a week and must be scheduled in advance. All tour proceeds benefit lemurs and support the Lemur Center's research initiatives.
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