- 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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2709 Walden Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862
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With the help of 100 horses, many visitors are able to enjoy the Walden Creek Horseback Riding Stables. The trails run over 500 acres in the mountainous area, and there are daily trips offered throughout the year.
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3068 Memorial Hwy, Historic Bridge #7, Lake Lure, NC 28746
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Visitors can view gardens with a wide variety of local plants at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. The flowering bridge was once the historic 1925 Rocky Broad River bridge that was closed to traffic in 2011.
42.9 Miles
1200 Matthews Hollow Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
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Featuring over 2 miles of cable, Wahoo Ziplines can help adventure-seekers reach speeds of up to 40 mph as they soar through a canopy of trees. Guests can rent luxury cabins for a longer stay or just book the zipline experience of a lifetime.
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Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Beach at Lake Lure & Water Works offers an extensive freshwater beach that is open seven days a week during the summer months. There is also an on-site water fun complex with a water slide and soaking games.
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Margarette Falls is a fan-shaped waterfall that drops 60-feet into a pool of water. The waterfall sits near a .5-mile hiking trail that can be used for walking, biking, and running.
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123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN 37882
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Preserving the history and culture of the earliest inhabitants of the region, the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center has something for everyone. Visitors, young and old, can enjoy guided tours, museum, and historic village featuring 11 complete period buildings.
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Beginners and experienced riders can be accommodated at Douglas Lakeview Stables which welcomes families and couples. Trail rides through the area provide breathtaking mountain views, the serene waters of Douglas Lake, and lush greenery.
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Part of Chimney Rock State Park, Rumbling Bald is a popular spot for hiking, bouldering, and mountain climbing. The area is open to the public and may be crowded during the winter months.
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Choose from one of three river routes, or ride all three, at River Rage, Townsend's most affordable tubing destination. Shuttles take riders to their entry points and meet them at the end, guests can also enjoy a meal at Little River BBQ.
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2414 Memeorail Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746
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Formed to raise money for pancreatic cancer research, The Right Track Toy Train Museum features toy trains from the 1900s to the present. There are working trains that can be operated, a children's room and a gift shop.