Free & Cheap Things to Do in Cornelius, NC

  • The list below includes 132 free or cheap things to do in or near Cornelius, North Carolina, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Dog Park and Mini Golf.
  • From Visit Lake Norman to Jetton Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cornelius and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Concord, Charlotte, Huntersville and Mooresville.
  • The list below includes 132 free or cheap things to do in or near Cornelius, North Carolina, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Dog Park and Mini Golf.
  • From Visit Lake Norman to Jetton Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cornelius and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Concord, Charlotte, Huntersville and Mooresville.
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29.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 242 Stallings Road, Matthews, NC 28104 MoreLess Info
Stallings Park gets high marks from community members for its use of recreational space. The park boasts a splash pad, walking trails, three playgrounds, tennis courts, picnic spaces and an 18-hole disc golf course.
29.2 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 1951 Highway 70 Se, Hickory, NC 28602 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Colonial Lanes offers open and league bowling and is suitable for private parties and events. The bowling center serves food and drinks and also provides pool tables and arcade video games.
29.4 Miles
52% 61 votes
Movie Theaters 7824 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 MoreLess Info
The Regal Stonecrest Cinemas 22 is a large multiplex theater featuring first-run movies with full digital projection in all auditoriums. The cinema also has full stadium seating, offers 3D and IMAX films, and has a cafe and snack bar.
29.7 Miles
100% 8 votes
Skating Rinks 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079 MoreLess Info
Extreme Ice Center is an ice skating facility. Attractions include ice skating, figure skating, ice hockey, and ballet. Extreme Ice Center also offers ice skating lessons for all age groups and hosts hockey summer camps.
29.9 Miles
94% 18 votes
Parks 4330 Weddington Road, Matthews, NC 28105 MoreLess Info
With 265 acres amid woods and a lake, the Colonel Francis Beatty Park has something for all outdoor enthusiasts. Amenities include athletic fields and courts, horseshoe pits, multiple shelters, playgrounds, nature trails, and boating areas.
30.6 Miles
27% 37 votes
Skating Rinks 14500 Independence Blvd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 MoreLess Info
Kate's Skating Rink has theme nights that entire families can enjoy, and it often becomes crowded as a result of its popularity. In between skating, guests can also purchase food to stay energized.
30.9 Miles
82% 33 votes
Parks 3552 Boone's Cave Road, Lexington, NC MoreLess Info
Established in 1909, the 110-acre Boone's Cave Park is named for pioneer, Daniel Boone. Located near Lexington, North Carolina, the park is home to a cave, thought to be Daniel Boone's hideout. Hiking, kayaking and tennis are featured activities.
31.3 Miles
92% 12 votes
Farms & Ranches 4701 Hartis Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079 MoreLess Info
Wise Acres Organic Strawberry Farm is a family-owned berry farm that welcomes visitors and allows them to pick their own berries. The farm also offers pumpkins and squash, and has entertainment attractions like a hayride and corn maze.
31.7 Miles
88% 76 votes
Art Museum 243 3rd Avenue Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601 MoreLess Info
Nestled in Hickory, North Carolina, the Hickory Museum of Art is a large art museum with extensive community outreach and programming. The museum offers self-guided tours, guided group tours, yoga sessions and t'ai chi classes.
31.7 Miles
93% 86 votes
Science Museums 243 3rd Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28603 MoreLess Info
Catawba Science Center features a wide array of educational and hands-on exhibits. The center includes a planetarium, an aquarium, and a science shop, and offers a variety of special programs.
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