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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44.5 Miles
92% 437 votes
Waterfalls Saluda, NC MoreLess Info
Pearson's Falls is a 268 acres of native forest, granite rocks, a stream, that can be experienced through a .25 mile trail. By hiking on the trail, visitors can see a 90-foot waterfall.
44.6 Miles
97% 215 votes
Ziplines 166 Honey Bee Drive, Saluda, NC 28773 MoreLess Info
Visitors find 11 zip lines, 2 rappels and a sky bridge at The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour. This happens within the 10,000 acres of protected forest above the Green River Gorge.
44.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Race Tracks 1792 Dragway Road, Greer, SC 29651 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 1/8th mile concrete track, Greer Dragway offers visitors a chance to see drag racing. The track also hosts swap meets with local vendors selling antiques and other items.
44.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 400 Georgetown Road, Lenoir, NC 28645 MoreLess Info
Featuring the work of a local artist, Pelican Glassworks showcases glass pieces that depict nature and marine life. At the gallery, visitors can purchase table ware, vases, and other handmade gifts.
45.1 Miles
77% 230 votes
Go Karts 346 East Plaza Drive, Mooresville, NC 28115 MoreLess Info
The 1/3 mile indoor go-kart track at Pit Indoor Kart Racing is made of 3,350 NASCAR tires and has 20 challenging turns that drivers can try to negotiate with high speed go-carts. The facility also offers black light mini-golf, laser tag, a rock-climbing wall, and a baseball-batting cage.
45.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 1600 Bellingham Drive, Mooresville, NC 28115 MoreLess Info
Located in a wooded area, Bellingham Park features fields for baseball, softball, soccer and football along with tennis courts. The park provides picnic facilities, open grassy areas, walking trails and a children's playground.
45.4 Miles
92% 13 votes
Military Museums 165 N Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 MoreLess Info
What started as a coffee shop and gathering place for military veterans is now the Welcome Home Veterans Living Military Museum. The museum pays tribute to veterans by displaying awards, news articles, artifacts and other memorabilia related to military servicemen.
45.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 14515 E Wade Hampton Blvd Grer, Greer, SC 29651 MoreLess Info
Family-friendly fun is on the menu at Peach Bowl Bowling Lanes. The facility includes 12 lanes, automatic scoring and bumpers for little ones. Birthday parties and other group events are available.
45.5 Miles
57% 7 votes
Landmarks 215 N. Main Street, Mooresville, NC MoreLess Info
Dedicated to all types of racing, the NC Auto Racing Walk of Fame displays the names of drivers inducted into the Hall of Fame in auto racing. The Walk of Fame is found on the sidewalks of the downtown area.
45.6 Miles
64% 14 votes
Cultural Centers 1536 Tom Steven Road, Rock Hill, SC MoreLess Info
Catawba Cultural Center is a collection and celebration of Catawba Indian Nation history. Visitors can view exhibits full of historical tribal artifacts, tools and pottery, and learn the history of the people straight from direct Catawba ancestors.
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