Free & Cheap Things to Do in Shelby, NC

  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelby, North Carolina, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Family Fun Center, Mini Golf and Movie Theaters.
  • From Webbley to Challenger 3 Miniature Golf, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelby and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gastonia and Gaffney.
  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelby, North Carolina, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Family Fun Center, Mini Golf and Movie Theaters.
  • From Webbley to Challenger 3 Miniature Golf, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelby and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gastonia and Gaffney.
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38.3 Miles
97% 112 votes
Gardens 725 Crest St Rock Hill, Rock Hill, SC 29730 MoreLess Info
Glencairn Gardens is an 11-acre botanical garden with a wide variety of plants. Visitors can use paved walkways to explore the landscaped lawns, see ducks and fish in ponds, and even plant seeds in a public vegetable garden.
38.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gardens 725 Crest Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 MoreLess Info
Rock Hill's Glencairn Garden is a carefully and lovingly landscaped garden area that spans eleven acres. The garden has an abundance of blooming flowers that vary by season, and is host to many special events.
38.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Paddleboarding 17505 W. Catawba Ave. Waterstreet Seaport -Suite 130, 18919 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
A stand up paddle board and surfing outfitter, My Aloha Paddle & Surf, Inc sells a variety of equipment, accessories, and apparel. The company also offers surfing and paddle boarding lessons.
38.4 Miles
84% 77 votes
Natural History Museums 4621 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 MoreLess Info
First opened in 1950 as a children's discovery center, the Museum of York County, has grown to include a large collection of exhibits on Africa and its animals. Visitors can also visit the planetarium, naturalist center, and the local landscape.
38.4 Miles
86% 22 votes
Music Venue 155 Johnston St.Black Street, Rock Hill, SC MoreLess Info
An outdoor venue that only opens in the summer months is the Old Town Amphitheater. The live music venue is downtown close to shops, places to eat, and space to park.
38.4 Miles
88% 8 votes
Walking Trails 2850 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 MoreLess Info
The 2.25-mile multi-use Riverwalk Trail is a recreational trail that can be used for biking, walking, running, or roller blading. The trail links 15 counties in North and South Carolina.
38.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts Centers 201 E Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 MoreLess Info
The Gettys Art Center is a beautiful and charming piece of Rock Hill history. The grand gallery features a multi-level space comprised of art displays, many pottery exhibits and events.
38.4 Miles
96% 57 votes
Shopping Districts 16805 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, NC MoreLess Info
Filled with a variety of retail stores and restaurants, Birkdale Village offers visitors an outdoor shopping experience. The streets often have live entertainment, and there is a theater located nearby.
38.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 345 N White Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715 MoreLess Info
Walter Elisha Park offers a playground, walking paths and paved bicycle trails, and baseball/softball fields. A fitness course and public restrooms are also available, and several statues are located throughout the park.
38.5 Miles
71% 42 votes
Movie Theaters 16920 Birkdale Cmns Parkway, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Birkdale Stadium 16 & RPX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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