Free & Cheap Things to Do in Pendleton, SC

  • The list below includes 52 free or cheap things to do in or near Pendleton, South Carolina, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Districts, Distilleries, Art Gallery and History Museums.
  • From Ashtabula Plantation to Woodburn Plantation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pendleton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Anderson, Walhalla, Hartwell and Clemson.
  • The list below includes 52 free or cheap things to do in or near Pendleton, South Carolina, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Districts, Distilleries, Art Gallery and History Museums.
  • From Ashtabula Plantation to Woodburn Plantation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pendleton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Anderson, Walhalla, Hartwell and Clemson.
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49.4 Miles
97% 35 votes
Parks Downtown Hendersonville, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
The biggest county-owned park in the western part of North Carolina, Jackson Park, which is located in Hendersonville, spans over 212 acres. Featured amenities include tennis courts, softball and soccer fields, dog park, basketball courts and nature trails.
49.5 Miles
92% 143 votes
Science Museums 400 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
Hendersonville's Mineral & Lapidary Museum is a mecca for rockhounds throughout the United States. The museum contains thousands of mineral and gem specimens, including many that were unearthed locally. It is also known for its fossil collection.
49.5 Miles
95% 59 votes
Aquariums 511 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
Team ECCO Ocean Center & Aquarium features over 75 species of fish and reptiles in 20 displays. Animals that can be seen there include red footed tortoises, stingrays, eels, lions, lizards, sharks and spider crabs.
49.7 Miles
92% 133 votes
Historic Sites Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, Pisgah Forest, NC MoreLess Info
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina is home to the Cradle of Forestry, the birth place of forest conservation in the United States. The Cradle contains the nation's first forestry school. Visitors should not miss the Exhibit Hall, which is packed with video clips and historic artifacts.
49.8 Miles
96% 110 votes
Specialty Museums Phillips Street, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
The building that was once Franklin, North Carolina's county jail is now the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum. The Museum has eight rooms crammed with gems, jewelry, mineral samples and information related to mining and gemology.
49.8 Miles
66% 62 votes
Specialty Museums 86 East Main Street, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Located in the Smokey Mountains, the Scottish Tartans Museum in downtown Franklin, North Carolina features displays of Highland historical dress. The museum, which was established in 1963, is also home to an expansive gift shop.
49.8 Miles
97% 37 votes
Haunted Tours Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Entertaining in a scary way, Where Shadows Walk features tours of haunted houses, buildings and graveyards. Along with cemetery tours, there are also historical and special holiday outings dedicated to seeing and experiencing ghosts.
49.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Bridges Old Sautee Store on Hwy 255, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 MoreLess Info
Built by Wil Pardue, the Stovall Mill Covered Bridge is a historic bridge and picnic area that offers free parking. The bridge crosses over the Chickamauga Creek and is 36.8 - feet long.
49.8 Miles
17% 6 votes
Specialty Museums 86 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
The historic Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center is a museum and gift shop that was founded to study the origins and development of the tartans. The museum has artifacts including rare Scottish books, kilts, and sporrans.
49.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Art Gallery 26 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
The Pantaleo Art Gallery At Main Street Coffee & Tea is an art gallery filled with a large variety of photography. Visitors commonly enjoy visiting the gallery when stopping by the shop for coffee or tea.
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