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
36.5 Miles
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Parks 1450 Springwood Church Road, Burlington, NC 27215 MoreLess Info
Offering an array of athletic recreation is Burlington Springwood Park. The park is home to baseball, soccer and softball fields, concession stands, a walking track, picnic areas and it's addition of a disc golf course.
37.5 Miles
89% 56 votes
Parks 572 Pumping Station Road, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
The 177-acre San-Lee Park offers a host of activities including hiking and biking trails, picnic facilities, playground, nature center and two stocked lakes for fishing. Campsite rentals for both RV and tent camping also are available.
37.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 572 Pumping Station Road, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
Measured at 160 acres in area, San-Lee Recreation & Educational Park offers a number of different amenities for its visitors to experience. These amenities include several walking/hiking trails as well as wildlife education programs.
38.7 Miles
75% 8 votes
Movie Theaters 1351 Douglas Drive, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
Featuring full stadium seating and digital projection, Spring Lane Stadium 10 is a local movie theater showing the latest Hollywood released films to its guests. Other theater amenities include a game room, ticketing kiosk, and many concessions options.
38.9 Miles
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Parks 1420 Bragg Street, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
Within O.T. Sloan Park, visitors can access a disc golf course, horseshoe pits, a volleyball area, an outdoor pool that is open during the summer, two ball fields, and a children's playground. The park also offers 10 picnic tables and a shelter which can be rented.
39.4 Miles
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Parks 807 Tryon Street, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
The Kiwanis Family Park has a large meadow with volley ball nets, walking trail, playground, uncovered picnic area, a gazebo, and covered shelter. The shelter features a charcoal grill, electricity and water, and ten picnic tables, seating up to 100 people.
39.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 2629 Dalrymple Street, Sanford, NC 27332 MoreLess Info
SNR Express Fitness Center is a 24-hour fitness and workout facility that features Nautilus exercise equipment and machines. The facility also has separate exercise rooms for aerobics and yoga classes which are open to members.
39.6 Miles
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Parks 1800 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
The Kiwanis Family Park has volleyball nets, fitness and walking trails, a covered shelter with charcoal grill, a picnic area with tables, a gazebo available for rent, and a large meadow.
40.1 Miles
88% 164 votes
River Wilmington, NC MoreLess Info
Located in northeastern North Carolina, the Cape Fear River stretches 200+ miles to the Atlantic Ocean. The basin of the river is the largest in the state. A trail runs along the long stream and popular birding area.
40.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Bowling 139 Rand Street, Sanford, NC 27332 MoreLess Info
With 24 lanes of bowling, Kendale Bowling Lanes is home to tournaments, leagues and events like moonlight bowling. It offers food and drinks, a pro shop, arcade games, billiard tables and a lounge with adult beverages.
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