Free & Cheap Things to Do in Apex, NC

  • The list below includes 138 free or cheap things to do in or near Apex, North Carolina, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Jordan Lake State Recreation Area to American Tobacco Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Apex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham.
  • The list below includes 138 free or cheap things to do in or near Apex, North Carolina, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Jordan Lake State Recreation Area to American Tobacco Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Apex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham.
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46.2 Miles
96% 129 votes
Parks Fayetteville, NC 28301 MoreLess Info
Beautiful Veterans Park in Fayetteville, North Carolina is the oldest American park dedicated to military veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces. Park access is free to all visitors.
46.3 Miles
25% 24 votes
Movie Theaters 1916 Skibo Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314 MoreLess Info
A branch of the Carmike Cinemas theater chain, Carmike Marketfair 15 Cinemas is a 15-theater movie multiplex. It shows first-run Hollywood films, and offers a variety of specials, matinees, and combo options.
46.3 Miles
50% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 1916 Skibo Rd Ste 300, Fayetteville, NC 28314 MoreLess Info
Fayetteville's Carmike Cinemas is a branch of the Carmike Cinemas chain, which has theaters all over the United States. This branch is located in a mall, and features first-run movies and a variety of refreshments.
46.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Dog Park 5355 Hwy 22, Southern Pines, NC MoreLess Info
Moore Humane's Pooch Park In The Pines is a fenced dog park that covers nearly four acres of land. While leashes are required for dogs entering or leaving the park, they can be off their leashes once in the fenced area.
46.4 Miles
59% 71 votes
Playgrounds 102 Westwood Shopping Ctr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 MoreLess Info
A high-energy indoor playground in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Monkey Joe's is perfect for kids who want to burn some excess energy. Monkey Joe's features ball pits, climbing structures, slides and other kid-friendly structures.
46.6 Miles
90% 31 votes
Parks Corner of Rowan Street & Ray Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2007, Festival Park is a 14-acre park that includes a pedestrian walkway that ties into a creek-side trail, a main stage, and a grass lawn. The lawn can seat intimate groups as well as large crowds.
46.8 Miles
98% 739 votes
Military Museums 100 Bragg Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC 28301 MoreLess Info
Fayetteville, North Carolina is home to the Airborne & Special Ops Museum. This military museum offers free admission and accepts donations. In addition to its large collection of military memorabilia, the museum contains a film theater and simulator ride.
46.8 Miles
83% 226 votes
Botanical Gardens 536 North Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC 28301 MoreLess Info
The verdant, fragrant Cape Fear Botanical Garden covers 77 acres. Founded in 1989, this beautiful institution is a popular tourist attraction and wedding venue. It is also one of North Carolina's most important and influential nature preserves.
46.8 Miles
100% 9 votes
Dog Park 555 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301 MoreLess Info
Located nearby Cape Fear River, Riverside Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with separate grass fields for small and large dogs. The park offers shade trees, water stations, dog waste bags and benches.
46.9 Miles
92% 73 votes
Historic Homes 206 Bradford Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301 MoreLess Info
The home of author Edgar Allan Poe, the 1897 Poe House sits in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This large Victorian-style mansion is now a museum that offers several guided tours. The most popular tour emphasizes women's rights in turn-of-the-century North Carolina.
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