- 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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Marla Dorrel Park is a great place for kids of all ages, as it features several play areas for different activities. It also features beautiful landscaping, as well as a walking trail.
30.0 Miles
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128 votes
450 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Located in North Carolina, The Carolina Basketball Museum is dedicated to the legacy of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team. Exhibits include tributes to the team's greatest players, a short film on the history of this respected basketball program and rooms full of assorted memorabilia.
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151 High House Road, Cary, NC 27511
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In addition to bowling for all ages, the Buffaloe Lanes Family Bowling Center - Cary features an arcade for even more fun, as well as a snack bar that sells treats and meals at great prices.
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Wine & Design Cary is a business that allows guests of all skill levels to show off their creativity while enjoying wine or other drinks of choice. Visitors paint pictures and enjoy themselves while spending a night out having drinks.
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501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Foodies love to indulge with Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours. Each tour includes visits to several carefully-selected restaurants and small portions of their best dishes. Guests often have the opportunity to speak with the head chef about what lies on the table before them.
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At the heart of Chapel Hill is Franklin Street, a charming area full of intriguing boutiques and fine dining establishments. After a meal, visitors enjoy strolling through town and admiring the many elaborate window displays.
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With Triangle Food Tour, visitors can explore the downtown area to sample from a wide range of cuisines, from Indian to Italian. The trip includes up to 5 stops, with treats to taste at each location.
30.7 Miles
Located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Ackland Art Museum is a locus of artistic and creative activity and appreciation. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted.
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196 votes
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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An institution of the University of North Carolina, the North Carolina Botanical Garden is a sensory delight full of fragrant flowers, majestic trees and a profusion of beautiful flowering plants.
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The historic University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first public university in the United States. The campus of this respected research university is lush and inviting, making it a lovely place for an afternoon stroll.