Free & Cheap Things to Do in Charlotte, NC

  • The list below includes 158 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlotte, North Carolina, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Science Museums.
  • From The Billy Graham Library to Freedom Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlotte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rock Hill, Concord, Cornelius and Huntersville.
  • The list below includes 158 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlotte, North Carolina, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Science Museums.
  • From The Billy Graham Library to Freedom Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlotte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rock Hill, Concord, Cornelius and Huntersville.
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17.9 Miles
88% 133 votes
Natural History Museums Gastonia, NC MoreLess Info
The Schiele Museum of Natural History is divided up into seven halls including the North Carolina Natural History, North American Habitats, North American Wildlife, Earth and Man, and American Indian. The museum also has temporary exhibits and an outside gallery.
17.9 Miles
81% 42 votes
Natural History Museums 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054 MoreLess Info
Focusing on the natural wonders of the world, The Schiele Museum of Natural History focuses on various species of flora, fauna, minerals and fossils. The museum features full-size lifelike dioramas that help bring the historical features to life.
18.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 21214 Legion Street, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
Measuring seven acres, Legion Park features a historic marker beside an old spring that once provided water for the town and served as a Revolutionary War encampment site. It offers a baseball field, picnic areas, a playground and walking trails.
18.2 Miles
89% 57 votes
Parks 4490 Boatshore Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732 MoreLess Info
Located along Lake Wylie, Ebenezer Park is situated on 26 acres and provides opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating at the lake. The park also features 69 campsites with hookups as well as areas for walking and picnics.
18.2 Miles
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Skate Parks 20924 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
As an indoor skate park, STATIC Skateboard & Park has a facility stocked with ramps, rails, and other obstacles for skateboarders to ride on. The park has a shop that sells skateboarding equipment like decks.
18.4 Miles
16% 19 votes
Flea Markets 4420 Highway 74 West, Monroe, NC 28110 MoreLess Info
More than 300 indoor and outdoor vendors fill the Sweet Union Flea Market every Saturday and Sunday. An indoor restaurant and on-site food trucks offer a variety of foods and snacks.
18.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 20214 Tailwind Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
With three acres of land, Walter Henderson Park is a wide open space to let loose and play. The land contains a playground, walking trails, and a gazebo with picnic tables and a grill.
18.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Fishing 460 Lake Shore Pl, Concord, NC 28027 MoreLess Info
At Lakeshore Fishing, visitors can spend a day fishing with complimentary bait and tackle. With admission, visitors get access to unlimited fishing to both of the two ponds on the property.
18.6 Miles
87% 31 votes
Walking Trails Dunkins Ferry Rd, Rock Hill, SC MoreLess Info
Walkers and bicyclists alike can take advantage of Riverwalk Community's Piedmont Medical Center Trail. Offering scenic river views and park amenities like benches and pet stations, it connects easily to other nearby trails.
18.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1515 Neal Hawkins Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 MoreLess Info
Martha Rivers Park is a castled themed, enclosed playground. They offer sandpits, baseball and soccer fields along with a paved walking trail that goes around the facility. The park also provides picnic shelters, shady benches and a concession stand.
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