Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waynesville, NC

  • The list below includes 88 free or cheap things to do in or near Waynesville, North Carolina, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
  • From Haywood County Visitor Center to The Strand at 38 Main, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waynesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cherokee, Hartford, Brevard and Pisgah Forest.
  • The list below includes 88 free or cheap things to do in or near Waynesville, North Carolina, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
  • From Haywood County Visitor Center to The Strand at 38 Main, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waynesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cherokee, Hartford, Brevard and Pisgah Forest.
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29.5 Miles
95% 21 votes
Fishing 2504 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Turning Stones Fly Fishing, LLC Day Tours is a full-service fly fishing tour company that takes visitors on expeditions in the mountains of western North Carolina. The company offers float trips and wade trips, all led by experienced guides.
29.8 Miles
98% 323 votes
Mountains Whiteside Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28717 MoreLess Info
Whiteside Mountain is a mountain that offers a National Recreation Trail along 700-foot cliffs. Depending on visibility, hikers can see Blue Ridge Escarpment, Chattooga River headwaters, Highlands and Cashiers, and northern South Carolina.
29.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Paintball 487 Brookside Camp Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
Featuring biodegradable paintball ammunition, Wolverine Paintball Park offers refereed, group paintball outings on fields including wooded areas, inflatables and other obstacles. Several game scenarios are provided as well as open practice and tryout sessions.
30.0 Miles
97% 37 votes
Haunted Tours Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Entertaining in a scary way, Where Shadows Walk features tours of haunted houses, buildings and graveyards. Along with cemetery tours, there are also historical and special holiday outings dedicated to seeing and experiencing ghosts.
30.0 Miles
- 2 votes
Bowling 3275 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28791 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center, Tarheel Lanes Family Recreation Center is suitable for open bowling, league play and birthday parties. The center offers automatic scoring, a game room and a snack bar with food, drinks and adult beverages.
30.1 Miles
98% 62 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 80 Hwy 28 South, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
Featuring the work of a local clay artist, handmade ceramic pieces are sold at Pincu Pottery. Classes are also available to aid students interested in learning or perfecting the art of ceramics.
30.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
A city park that spans 19 acres, Patton Park has an aquatic center with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a skate park, basketball, tennis, and racquetball courts, and pavilions and picnic areas that can be reserved.
30.4 Miles
92% 24 votes
Horseback Riding 6420 Whitewater Road, Sapphire, NC 28774 MoreLess Info
Ride the historic Cherokee Footpath on horseback, following in Daniel Boone's footsteps at the Whitewater Equestrian Center, or stay behind and mine for gems in their family friendly barn. On the ride, trail guides discuss local folklore, history, and ecology.
30.5 Miles
17% 6 votes
Specialty Museums 86 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
The historic Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center is a museum and gift shop that was founded to study the origins and development of the tartans. The museum has artifacts including rare Scottish books, kilts, and sporrans.
30.6 Miles
96% 157 votes
Lookouts Nantahala National Forest, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Sitting 5,342 feet above Franklin, North Carolina, the Wayah Bald Lookout Tower offers unrivaled views of the surrounding land. The tower lies along the Appalachian Trail and is easily accessible from other area trails. There are outhouses and picnic tables on the tower's grounds.
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