- 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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Located in a building that served as a hardware store in 1898 the Sunrise Theater is now a focal point for community arts and entertainment. Sunrise features first-run and indie films, Met Opera broadcasts, concerts, live theater and more.
24.2 Miles
Sharing space with a Christian bookstore, antique museum, and the Taxidermy Hall of Fame, the Creation Museum is an interesting place to visit. Exhibits include a combination of stories related to creationism, along with an array of animals, tools and other artifacts.
24.2 Miles
A bar and live music venue, O'Donnell's Pub offers a variety of beer and spirits. The pub hosts live bands as well as events like trivia competitions and a chili cookoff.
24.3 Miles
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29 votes
555 E Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Southern Pines' Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities is a creative campus that includes a theater, a writers' colony and a chamber music performance space. It is a tranquil haven that inspires authors and musicians with its pristine beauty.
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Mrs Ruth's Farms & Corn Maze is a family-owned farm that is popular among local residents. When visiting, guests to the farm commonly enjoy exploring the corn maze, taking a hayride, or playing on the playground.
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There are activities for children of all ages at Southern Pines Park, where younger kids can enjoy the playground and older kids can play sports on the tennis or basketball courts. There are also plenty of benches for parents.
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Located in Cannon Park in Pinehurst, North Carolina, the Camelot Playground offers a jungle gym with swings and slides. Seats are available for adults that offer a shaded place to sit in the summertime.
24.9 Miles
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1441 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex, NC 27502
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Part of the Regal Cinema chain, the Regal Beaver Creek Stadium 12 is a movie multiplex that shows primarily new releases. The theater offers a variety of refreshment choices, as well as discount matinees.
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Built in 1820, the Shaw House stands on it's original foundation at the entrance to Southern Pines. Interior details include hand-carved fireplace mantles, early Moore County pottery, and pine furniture.
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At Social 165, visitors can enjoy live entertainment from local musicians while enjoying a drink and a meal. The bar serves specialty mixed drinks that are based off of famous songs.