- 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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Located in the Smokey Mountains, the Scottish Tartans Museum in downtown Franklin, North Carolina features displays of Highland historical dress. The museum, which was established in 1963, is also home to an expansive gift shop.
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26 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
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The Pantaleo Art Gallery At Main Street Coffee & Tea is an art gallery filled with a large variety of photography. Visitors commonly enjoy visiting the gallery when stopping by the shop for coffee or tea.
30.7 Miles
The building that was once Franklin, North Carolina's county jail is now the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum. The Museum has eight rooms crammed with gems, jewelry, mineral samples and information related to mining and gemology.
30.7 Miles
Operated by the Historical Society of Macon County, the Macon County Historical Museum is a museum filled with exhibits and artifacts displaying the history of the local area. The museum also contains genealogical records and a gift shop.
30.8 Miles
Marshall, North Carolina is home to USA Raft, a whitewater rafting company that offers a variety of adrenaline-pumping adventures. USA Raft offers 9 different whitewater rafting trips, and also offers kayaking excursions..
30.9 Miles
All skill levels of riders can be accommodated at the Smoky Mountain Riding Stables. The natural beauty of the horseback riding trails within the National Park allows the ride to act as a nature viewing experience as well.
31.1 Miles
Rather than a flat trail, Sugarland Riding Stables runs along mountainous terrain so that guests get better views of the Great Smoky Mountains. No experience is necessary to ride, meaning children are welcome.
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143 votes
400 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Hendersonville's Mineral & Lapidary Museum is a mecca for rockhounds throughout the United States. The museum contains thousands of mineral and gem specimens, including many that were unearthed locally. It is also known for its fossil collection.
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59 votes
511 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Team ECCO Ocean Center & Aquarium features over 75 species of fish and reptiles in 20 displays. Animals that can be seen there include red footed tortoises, stingrays, eels, lions, lizards, sharks and spider crabs.
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89 votes
318 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Kids love Hands On! A Child's Gallery, a children's museum that encourages touching the exhibits. Children and their parents learn about science, nature and basic life skills through interactive presentations and touchable displays. Children younger than 1 receive free admission.