- The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Movie Theaters, Cocktail Lounge and Parks.
- From Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier to Emerald Isle Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Emerald Isle and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City and Swansboro.
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1300 Ferry Road, Havelock, NC
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The Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail features a salt marsh, sandy beaches, cypress swamps, and impressive tall trees that line a 20-mile trail. The hiking trail is ideal for individuals of all skill levels.
20.6 Miles
Situated next to the river, Neuse River Recreation offers visitors a campground, beach, picnic areas, and more. There are several trails for hiking that loop around the campground and the beach.
24.1 Miles
Jump In Jax is an indoor bounce arena and party center that also features an arcade. The bounce arena hosts a variety of parties and kids can enjoy jumping, sliding and climbing in the bounce area.
24.3 Miles
Visitors can enjoy island hopping adventures, sunset cruises and fishing charters with Lookout Adventures. They also offer dolphin watching tours and boat rentals, and their fishing trips target a variety of species including tuna, mackerel, and sharks.
25.0 Miles
Carmike 16 is a local movie theater that shows the latest film releases to those who visit. Other amenities at the theater include a number of concessions, leather seating, and 3-D films.
25.0 Miles
A multipurpose shooting facility, Jacksonville's Sportsman Lodge features a variety of shooting ranges. It has a gun range, an archery range, and a 22 acre paintball area for competitions. The facility also features a pro shop.
25.7 Miles
A 32-lane bowling center, Bowlarena Lanes offers open and league bowling with shoe and locker rentals. The center provides a pro shop, a game room, a bar with adult beverages, birthday party hosting and a smoking area.
25.8 Miles
Spirited Art offers an optimistic, creative painting class for persons who want to learn the basics of acrylic painting. Their classes provide step-by-step instruction on how to create individual masterpieces regardless of skill level.
25.9 Miles
Snead's Ferry's Tiki Bar/ VooDoo Lounge is a hookah bar and music club. It hosts dancing, parties, live music, and special events, and serves a full array of drinks from the bar.
25.9 Miles
Situated five miles outside of the city center, the New Bern Battlefield Park covers 30 acres of the original battlefield. This Civil War battlefield also features an 11.5 ton bronze and granite monument dedicated to the memory of the 26th North Carolina Regiment.