- 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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With access to the Nantahala River, Dillsboro River Company takes visitors for a white water rafting excursion through class 2 rapids. The river is warmer than most rivers, averaging at 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
18.3 Miles
Visitors can spend the day floating down Oconaluftee River on inflatable tubes with Smokey Mountain Tubing & Rafting. The shop offers tubes with bottoms for younger children, as well as life vests.
18.4 Miles
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Highway 441 and Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Cherokee, North Carolina is home to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The institution explores the history of the Cherokee Nation, with a particular emphasis on its role in the history of the United States.
18.5 Miles
The Cherokee Indian Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina is the most important Cherokee Reservation in the United States. Its residents welcome visitors and offer many traditional crafts for sale. The Reservation also hosts cultural seminars and educational events.
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Visitors at Oconoluftee Indian Village in Cherokee, North Carolina are transported back to 1760. Costumed interpreters portray European soldiers and American settlers, and the First Nations are represented by real Native Americans.
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U.S. 441 at Oconaluftee Visitors Center, Cherokee, NC
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A unique collection of farm buildings assembled from various locations throughout the park compose the Mountain Farm Museum. The buildings include a house, barn, springhouse, smokehouse, and applehouse which are made of logs.
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End of the Trail is a Native American owned & operated horseback riding facility. They offer guided trail rides through the Smoky Mountains for patrons of all ages and no experience with horses is necessary.
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135 Smokemont Riding Stable Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Trail ride tours are a fantastic way to explore Cherokee, North Carolina. One of the most popular purveyors of equestrian adventures is Smokemont Riding Stables. Seasoned and novice riders love to appreciate Cherokee's beauty atop a calm, sure-footed horse.
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305 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Lasting a total of 90 minutes, The Trolley Company - Historic Hendersonville Tour provides guests the opportunity to tour the historic city by trolley. Each tour is led by an experienced guide that teaches about local history and landmarks.
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Cherokee, North Carolina is home to Ocaonaluftee Islands Park, a beautiful public park that is a popular swimming, tanning, hiking and picnicking destination. During warm summer weather, the park hosts a weekly Native American bonfire, complete with traditional legends shared around the flames.