- The list below includes 67 free or cheap things to do in or near Sunset Beach, North Carolina, including 54 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Observatories & Planetariums, Beaches and Piers & Boardwalks.
- From Sunset Beach to Sunset Beach Fishing Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sunset Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach and Oak Island.
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Cape Fear Museum is the oldest history museum in North Carolina, and contains more than 52,000 artifacts, although visitors see just a small fraction of those. The museum contains exhibits on Michael Jordan, North Carolina natural history, transportation and history of the region, and the city's racial history.
41.2 Miles
The 2,500 acre Atalaya Castle was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Later that same year it was included in the designation of Atalaya and Brookgreen Gardens as a National Historic Landmark.
41.3 Miles
Indoor the colorful variety of plants in bloom at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. This attraction is best experienced in late spring or during the summer, when most of its plants are at their most beautiful.
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900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC
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At Fort Fisher Recreation Area visitors can touch a bamboo shark, talk to a SCUBA driver, and climb on play equipment. Visitors can also see animals being fed, including freshwater carp, striped bass and sturgeon.
41.5 Miles
With Mahanaim Adventures - Kayaking Day Adventures, visitors can explore the region's creeks, rivers, basins, and islands by kayak with an experienced guide. Each trip has a different theme, from eco-tours to sunset trips.
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16148 Ocean Hwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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The appealingly pristine Huntington Beach State Park is located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Wildlife lovers enjoy feeding the park's birds. Huntington Beach State Park is also home to other animals, including rodents and other small mammals.
44.9 Miles
Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the New Hanover County Arboretum highlights seven acres of gardens. Classes are featured for individuals who are interested in becoming Master Gardeners. A Master Gardener Clinic is featured for diagnosing plant problems as well.
45.4 Miles
The beautiful Airlie Gardens offers a 1.2-mile nature trail set among 50,000 azaleas, and 100,000 seasonal bulbs. The garden is often used for special event photography, as well as weddings.
46.2 Miles
Mayfaire Cinemas is a 16 screen movie theater with digital projection that airs first run films. The theater features stadium seating and an IMAX auditorium and also hosts birthday parties and special events.
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Organizing saltwater fishing trips, Reel Adventure Charters takes visitors around the region's beaches and islands, including Wrightsville Beach and Bald Head Island. Visitors can catch king mackerel, mahi mahi, trout, and more during the trip.