- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Sanford, North Carolina, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From San-Lee Park to San-Lee Recreation & Educational Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sanford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Apex, Southern Pines, Fuquay-Varina and Pittsboro.
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Reservoir Park houses a 95-acre lake, and offers various nature/hiking trails, boating and fishing areas, and open play areas. A disc golf course, picnic shelters with grills, and restrooms are also available on site.
22.5 Miles
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105 West Spring St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
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The actual mineral spring that runs through Fuquay Mineral Spring Park was first discovered in 1858. The park itself features a restored Springhouse, brick pathway, picnic tables, footbridge, and landscaped grounds.
22.5 Miles
Five Star Farm is a large equestrian center that sells and boards horses as well as ponies. The farm also offers a wide variety of riding lessons on their seasoned mounts.
22.6 Miles
Containing the history of the city, Museums of Fuquay-Varina consists of a schoolhouse, post office, and Centennial museum. The museums display artifacts, like furniture, quilts, and memoirs, from the past.
22.6 Miles
Located on the grounds of Bentwinds Country Club, the Bentwinds Swimming Pool is geared toward family use. The pool is outfitted with a gazebo for shelter from the sun. The pool also hosts the club's swim team.
22.9 Miles
The waterfront Apex Nature Park & Amphitheatre is a family-favorite location in the city of Apex. The park features disc golf, walking trails, picnic areas and a dog park, while the amphitheater presents free movies and concerts throughout the year.
23.1 Miles
Fuque-Varina's Aviator Brewery produces 16 beers. It also manufactures Crazy Sauce, an award-winning hot sauce sold by the bottle and served at the brewery's two restaurants. Aviator Brewery frequently participates in regional beer brewery contests and is usually recognized as being among the top three competit…
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Featuring over 4,000 square-feet of display area, Ashley's Art Gallery showcases a wide variety of different artwork from all different artists and time periods. Visitors can view the art being displayed as well as purchase paintings and pottery.
23.7 Miles
Kelly Road Park has 25 acres or park and features a large wooden playground castle for older children, a toddler play area with smaller slides, baby swings, a baseball field, tennis courts, picnic shelter with grills and a greenway trail.
23.7 Miles
Nestled on 25 acres, Kelly Road Park offers residents and guests an intimate setting for outdoor recreation. Amenities provide two age-graded playgrounds, baseball field, tennis court, picnic areas and a hiking trail along Beaver Creek.