Free & Cheap Things to Do in Durham, NC

  • The list below includes 132 free or cheap things to do in or near Durham, North Carolina, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center, Dog Park and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Sarah P. Duke Gardens to Duke University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Durham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill.
  • The list below includes 132 free or cheap things to do in or near Durham, North Carolina, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center, Dog Park and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Sarah P. Duke Gardens to Duke University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Durham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill.
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Ho-B RC Park at Northgate Mall 1058 West Club Boulevard, suite 235, Durham, NC MoreLess Info
Rental racers thread their RC cars through challenging courses during one-hour sessions
31.4 Miles
97% 59 votes
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City Park

Family Fun Center 1333 Overbrook Road, Burlington, NC MoreLess Info
There are over 75 acres of activities provides at the flagship City Park of Burlington. Facilities at the park include five athletic fields, an extensive playground, walking track, year-round aquatic facilities, and the historical Dentzel Carousel.
31.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 899 Coleman Ridge Road, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
With 275 acres to explore, White Pines Nature Preserve offers visitors an area to hike among the native pine and oak trees. Portions of the preserve are made up of marshland, where visitors can observe ducks and heron.
32.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Breweries 65 Glen Rd, PMB 281, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
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.
33.1 Miles
100% 8 votes
History Museums 4777 Highway 62 South, Burlington, NC 27215 MoreLess Info
The Alamance County Historical Museum is a plantation home originally built in 1790. This preserved historical site hosts several ongoing Victorian-themed events. The original barn and carriage house remain in good condition, and are adorned by the surrounding flower gardens.
33.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bowling 3010 S Church Street, Burlington, NC 27215 MoreLess Info
A 36-lane bowling center, Country Club Lanes West offers open and league bowling along with a miniature golf course. It provides a pro shop, a lounge with adult beverages and a dance floor, pool tables and arcade games.
34.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 1090 Piper Ln, Burlington, NC 27215 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Carousel Cinema at Alamance Crossings displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, 3D movies, private event hosting and a concession area with food and drinks.
34.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
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Lazer X

Laser Tag 3356A S Church Street, Burlington, NC 27215 MoreLess Info
Lazer X is a large family friendly venue that hosts laser tag. A Mission Impossible laser maze, cosmic black-lighting, fog machine, and music heighten the fun. Party rooms, an arcade and Skeeball are also available.
34.7 Miles
81% 36 votes
Historic Sites 5803 N.C. 62 S, Burlington, NC 27215 MoreLess Info
Important to the Revolutionary War, Alamance Battleground State Historic Site provides various exhibits and programs to aid in public education. The grounds include a frontier house, nature trail, picnic tables and gift shop.
34.9 Miles
100% 10 votes
Pubs 1149 A St. Marks Church Road, Burlington, NC 27215 MoreLess Info
Locally owned and operated, Piedmont Ale House is a neighborhood-style pub that serves a variety of craft beers on tap. The pub is also a sports bar, with multiple sporting events on televisions at any given time.
34.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 4210 Bonnar Bridge Parkway, Burlington, NC 27215 MoreLess Info
A wide range of community activities are held at the MacIntosh On the Lake Recreation Center like annual charity marathons and fitness programs. Directly on the Lake MacIntosh waterfront, this clubhouse can also be rented for private events.
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