- The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilson, North Carolina, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Colleges & Universities and Sports Museums.
- From Barton College to Lake Wilson, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goldsboro, Rocky Mount and Sanford.
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38.4 Miles
Garner's Polar Ice House is an ice rink and skating facility that hosts open skating and is home to youth and adult hockey leagues. The facility also offers skating classes and summer camps.
38.6 Miles
E Carroll Joyner Park is a 117 acre park bordered by a 2,000 foot stone ribbon wall. Those visiting the park will find several restored farm buildings, a pecan grove, a log cabin, and a 1,000 lawn-seat amphitheater.
38.6 Miles
Bicyclists and other athletes are heading to Garner Recreational Park for a day of active fun. The park is equipped with over 2 miles of mountain bike trails, lighted tennis courts, a playground, and two ball fields.
38.7 Miles
Centennial Park is a great location for a large family gathering. The shelter seats 50 people and is equipped with two soccer fields, a small walking trail, and a playground.
39.8 Miles
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2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC 27529
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Home to a 2,500-square-foot nature center, White Deer Park is situated on 96 acres of mostly wooded terrain. The park offers picnic shelters, walking trails, grills, two children's playgrounds, open areas for recreational activities and educational programs.
39.9 Miles
Following along the Neuse River for several miles, North Raleigh Trail is used for walking, running, and biking. The trail is also dog friendly and has a paved path with plenty of shade from trees.
40.1 Miles
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921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC 27529
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The Garner Veteran's Memorial at Lake Benson Park is dedicated to local veterans. The site features brick and concrete structures that cover individual decades, ranging from the 1780s to the 2000s.
40.1 Miles
With a playground friendly to both kids and dogs, Lake Benson is a hub of outdoor activity. Guests enjoy the 1.8 mile walking trails, picnic shelters for family gatherings, restroom facilities, and rental options for fishing and boating.
40.2 Miles
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11405 Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center is a great place to start a visit to Wake Forest. The center offers exhibits on the local wildlife and recreation and offers several hiking trails leading from the center into forest, lake shore and fields.
40.3 Miles
Falls Lake Dam was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers between 1978 and 1981 along the Neuse River. The lake created by the dam offers recreational fishing and boating areas along with lakeside hiking and mountain biking trails.