- The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Cary, North Carolina, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
- From Fred G. Bond Metro Park to Marla Dorrel Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill.
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Delicious Italian food made with care and love
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Specialty dance workshops and full classes are offered at Ninth Street. The dance instructors can cover most popular types of dance including jazz, tap, tango, ballet, swing, samba, African, modern, hip hop, and Broadway.
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Located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Ackland Art Museum is a locus of artistic and creative activity and appreciation. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted.
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Showing a mix of independent films and blockbuster hits, Varsity Theatre offers popcorn with real butter. They typically show 2 movies at a time. Visitors can rent out the theater for fundraisers, birthday parties, and other events.
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250 E Franklin St, CB 3480, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Both permanent and traveling science exhibits are presented at the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center. The shows within planetarium vary throughout the month and cover special presentations of nature documentaries along with standard astronomy shows.
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Duke University's Duke Lemur Center is one of the world's most important zoological institutes dedicated to lemurs. Tours are available seven days a week and must be scheduled in advance. All tour proceeds benefit lemurs and support the Lemur Center's research initiatives.
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Kidzu Children's Museum
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123 (Suite B) W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Fun and interactive, Kidzu Children's Museum offers a variety of activities to enhance the education of both children and adults. Programs include hands-on learning in the areas of art, theater, music, health and nutrition.
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For a tour and taste of craft brews, visitors are heading to Beer Time Brew Tours. Tours include safe transportation to and from breweries, background and history of breweries and beers, and time to purchase gifts at each brewery.
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At the heart of Chapel Hill is Franklin Street, a charming area full of intriguing boutiques and fine dining establishments. After a meal, visitors enjoy strolling through town and admiring the many elaborate window displays.
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Based in Durham, North Carolina, the Museum of Life + Science has one of the largest butterfly gardens in the United States. It also features indoor exchibits, live animals and hands-on stations for children and adults.
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With Triangle Food Tour, visitors can explore the downtown area to sample from a wide range of cuisines, from Indian to Italian. The trip includes up to 5 stops, with treats to taste at each location.