- 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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Bounce and burn calories on the indoor park’s expanse of trampolines—some flat, some angled—during open-jump sessions or parties
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117 Richmond Road, Mebane, NC 27302
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Offering over 100 recreational programs to the community, the Orange County Recreation & Parks Dept is a governmental organization overseeing local parks and programs. The department oversees and maintains seven different public community parks.
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At Efland Cheeks Community Center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like a kitchen, stage, and lounge. The center is situated next to Efland-Cheeks Park, which has several walking trails and sports fields.
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A nationally acclaimed garden, the J.C Raulston Arboretum is located at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. The garden has been notably listed in the top ten of the '50 most stunning University gardens and arboretums' in the U.S.
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A discount theater, Carmike Blue Ridge 14 Cinema displays second-run feature films using digital projection. The theater is home to 14 auditoriums and provides a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
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AMF South Hills Lanes is a bowling alley and indoor amusement complex. It offers open bowling, league and tournament play, and a variety of arcade and table games. A snack bar offers nachos, pizza, and other refreshments.
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Falls Lake Dam was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers between 1978 and 1981 along the Neuse River. The lake created by the dam offers recreational fishing and boating areas along with lakeside hiking and mountain biking trails.
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Kelly Road Park has 25 acres or park and features a large wooden playground castle for older children, a toddler play area with smaller slides, baby swings, a baseball field, tennis courts, picnic shelter with grills and a greenway trail.
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Nestled on 25 acres, Kelly Road Park offers residents and guests an intimate setting for outdoor recreation. Amenities provide two age-graded playgrounds, baseball field, tennis court, picnic areas and a hiking trail along Beaver Creek.
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11405 Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center is a great place to start a visit to Wake Forest. The center offers exhibits on the local wildlife and recreation and offers several hiking trails leading from the center into forest, lake shore and fields.
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The Red Canvas is the studio, gallery, and classroom of artist Catherine Martin. Catherine is a self-proclaimed expressionist and she uses broad brush strokes and a variety of colors that personalize each work she completes.