Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wake Forest, NC

  • The list below includes 95 free or cheap things to do in or near Wake Forest, North Carolina, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Falls Lake State Recreation Area to E Carroll Joyner Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Garner.
  • The list below includes 95 free or cheap things to do in or near Wake Forest, North Carolina, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Falls Lake State Recreation Area to E Carroll Joyner Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Garner.
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24.1 Miles
96% 548 votes
Religious Buildings Chapel Drive, Durham, NC 27708 MoreLess Info
The spiritual center of Duke University is the Duke Chapel, a massive structure in the English Gothic Revival Style. Its towering spire, intricate stonework and beautiful stained-glass windows also make the chapel a coveted wedding venue.
24.3 Miles
70% 10 votes
Art Gallery 2755 Nc Hwy 55, Cary, NC 27519 MoreLess Info
A public ceramic studio, Paint Your Pot gives artists of all ages the chance to create their own pottery. The studio also offers birthday parties and other group celebrations, along with a special summer camp for children.
24.4 Miles
41% 27 votes
Children's Play Area 2723 Hwy 55, Cary, NC 27519 MoreLess Info
Cary, North Carolina's Jump! Zone is a large indoor playground for children. It features slides, ball pits, climbing bars, inflatable bounce pads and plenty of other divertisments. Jump! Zone offers birthday packages and is a favorite destination for church youth groups, scouting troups and other kids' organiza…
24.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539 MoreLess Info
Crowder District Park occupies 33 acres made up of old forest growth and landscaped areas. Amenities include walking trails, a pond, sand volleyball court, playing fields, three playgrounds and an amphitheater for community events.
24.8 Miles
93% 28 votes
Hiking Trails Cameron Blvd & Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 MoreLess Info
Named in honor of a former ACC champion track coach at Duke University, the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail comprises over three miles of trails suited for walking and running. The trails wind around a golf course.
25.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 111 Brooks Park Ln, Cary, NC 27519 MoreLess Info
Sitting on 224-acres of land, the Thomas E Brooks Park is an outdoor recreational park that includes a baseball field, soccer fields, a walking trail, and picnic shelters. The park also has a playground for children.
25.3 Miles
91% 244 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3705 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 MoreLess Info
Duke University's Duke Lemur Center is one of the world's most important zoological institutes dedicated to lemurs. Tours are available seven days a week and must be scheduled in advance. All tour proceeds benefit lemurs and support the Lemur Center's research initiatives.
25.3 Miles
90% 10 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1016 Investment Blvd, Apex, NC 27502 MoreLess Info
An indoor sports facility, Dream Sports Center offers leagues in basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and hockey. The facility also features training, summer camps and accommodations for birthday parties and kids' programs.
25.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 127 N Salem St, Ste A, Apex, NC 27502 MoreLess Info
The Red Canvas is the studio, gallery, and classroom of artist Catherine Martin. Catherine is a self-proclaimed expressionist and she uses broad brush strokes and a variety of colors that personalize each work she completes.
25.9 Miles
80% 10 votes
Historic Sites Hwy 42 West, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
Old Gilliam Mill Park is a 16 acre park featuring a mill built in 1850 by Stephen Henley. Attractions and available activities include the mill itself, walking paths, picnicking, and occasional special events.
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