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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46.9 Miles
77% 44 votes
History Museums 801 Arsenal Ave., Fayetteville, NC MoreLess Info
Serving as a regional historical institution, the Museum of Cape Fear features exhibits and artifacts on the history of the 20 counties of southern North Carolina. History from the time of the Native Americans through the early 20th century is covered.
47.0 Miles
99% 103 votes
Movie Theaters 225 Hay STreet, Fayetteville, NC 28301 MoreLess Info
True to its name, the CAMEO Art House Theatre in Fayetteville, North Carolina is the city's premier destination for independent art films. It also shows foreign productions and is a frequent venue for fundraisers.
47.0 Miles
52% 60 votes
Historic Buildings Fayetteville, NC MoreLess Info
The centerpiece of Fayetteville, North Carolina is the Markethouse. This huge building was constructed in 1832, and its heavily British architectural style is not found anywhere else in the city.
47.0 Miles
49% 95 votes
Children's Museums 116 Green St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 MoreLess Info
Kids in Fayetteville, North Carolina love to visit the Fascinate-U Children's Museum. Young patrons and their parents learn by doing at this imaginative institution, where touching is definitely encouraged. The exchibits are most appropriate for children younger than 12.
47.0 Miles
80% 44 votes
Specialty Museums 325 Franklin Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 MoreLess Info
Located in the downtown area, Fayetteville Transportation Museum takes visitors through the history and evolution of all kinds of travel. Displays include train, airplane, automobile, and steamboat exhibits and information.
47.2 Miles
95% 73 votes
Gardens Pinehurst, NC MoreLess Info
The Sandhill Horticultural Gardens feature a delightful assortment of botanical displays, including impressive formal gardens, lush lawns and soaring trees. Admission is free. Tours are available for groups of 10 of more and must be scheduled via telephone two weeks prior to the tour date.
47.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 300 Reservoir Park Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387 MoreLess Info
Reservoir Park houses a 95-acre lake, and offers various nature/hiking trails, boating and fishing areas, and open play areas. A disc golf course, picnic shelters with grills, and restrooms are also available on site.
47.6 Miles
93% 30 votes
Specialty Shops 330 Jugtown Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 MoreLess Info
Jugtown Pottery has been recognized with the North Carolina Folk Heritage Award and the National Endowment of the Arts National Heritage Fellowship for its pottery created just as it has been since 1917 at the same location. Visitors can also see the Jugtown Museum to learn more about the history.
49.1 Miles
83% 29 votes
Cultural Centers 555 E Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387 MoreLess Info
Southern Pines' Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities is a creative campus that includes a theater, a writers' colony and a chamber music performance space. It is a tranquil haven that inspires authors and musicians with its pristine beauty.
49.1 Miles
85% 13 votes
Specialty Museums 156 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387 MoreLess Info
Sharing space with a Christian bookstore, antique museum, and the Taxidermy Hall of Fame, the Creation Museum is an interesting place to visit. Exhibits include a combination of stories related to creationism, along with an array of animals, tools and other artifacts.
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