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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42.6 Miles
77% 74 votes
Tubing 5200 Green River Cove Road, Saluda, NC 28773 MoreLess Info
Nothing beats the heat like a lazy inner tube trip down the Green River. Green River Cove Tubing provides tubes, transportation to the launch site and client recovery at the end of the ride.
42.8 Miles
52% 23 votes
Camping Site 7081 NC Highway 181, Morganton, NC 28655 MoreLess Info
A popular camping and hiking spot, Steele Creek Park & Campground is one of the most popular parks in North Carolina. All park entrants must pay a small fee (cash only), and campers must register for a camp site at least 14 days before their arrival date.
43.0 Miles
90% 31 votes
Specialty Museums 119 Knob Hill Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 MoreLess Info
Located in Mooresville, North Carolina, the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame displays approximately 40 race cars, including stock cars and dragsters. The facility features a mini-theater which features past racing events.
43.0 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 112 Vaiden St SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 MoreLess Info
The Caldwell Historical Museum is a museum that chronicles the history of Caldwell County. The museum features a gift shop as well as a native American, pioneer, formation of the county, and civil war exhibits.
43.3 Miles
83% 60 votes
Bowling 625 Bluefield Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117 MoreLess Info
Bowlers love George Pappas Victory Lanes in Mooresville, North Carolina. This full-service bowling alley includes a restaurant and offers discounted birthday party packages. George Pappas Victory Lanes also hosts several local and regional bowling tournaments.
43.3 Miles
22% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 206 Norman Station Blvd, Mooresville, NC 28117 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, AmStar Cinema 14 - Mooresville displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, party and game rooms, high-back chairs, 3D movies and a snack bar with food and drinks.
43.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Playgrounds 17005 Davidson-Concord Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
Bradford Park is a major recreation and sports facility. The park covers 170 acres and features 3 soccer fields, 4 lighted softball fields, a lighted baseball field and disc golf. Bradford Park also offers picnic shelters and a playground.
43.5 Miles
52% 61 votes
Movie Theaters 7824 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 MoreLess Info
The Regal Stonecrest Cinemas 22 is a large multiplex theater featuring first-run movies with full digital projection in all auditoriums. The cinema also has full stadium seating, offers 3D and IMAX films, and has a cafe and snack bar.
43.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 21215 Shearers Road, Davidson, NC 28036 MoreLess Info
Spanning 200 acres, Fisher Farm is a large open green space being developed into a park. It offers extensive trails for hiking, biking, or jogging, and visitors can see a broad range of flora and fauna.
44.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
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Bark Park

Dog Park 16810 Summers Walk Blvd, Davidson, NC 28036 MoreLess Info
Bark Park, located in the master-planned community of Summers Walk, is a specially-designed park for four-legged friends. This large, fenced area provides open space and shade trees for pets to roam in comfort.
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