- The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Lake Lure, North Carolina, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Ziplines, Specialty Museums and Beaches.
- From Lake Lure Flowering Bridge to Beach at Lake Lure & Water Works, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lake Lure and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain and Saluda.
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10.5 Miles
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170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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A variety of outdoor agricultural fun is provided at Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard. Apple picking is the most common activity, and orchard farm tours are also held throughout most of the season, 5 acre corn maze weekend wagon rides and apple cannon
10.8 Miles
Nothing beats the heat like a lazy inner tube trip down the Green River. Green River Cove Tubing provides tubes, transportation to the launch site and client recovery at the end of the ride.
12.4 Miles
Offering more than 20 apple varieties, Grandad's Apples N' Such is also home to a country store and bakery. The Henderson, North Carolina orchard features a Barnyard Corral that includes a llama and goat among its residents.
13.8 Miles
Visitors find 11 zip lines, 2 rappels and a sky bridge at The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour. This happens within the 10,000 acres of protected forest above the Green River Gorge.
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310 W State Street, Black Mountain, NC
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The Red House Studios & Art Gallery are composed of seven separate working studios for artists, as well as the Mary McMurray Gallery, which displays the works of primarily local and regional artists.
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Guests can view a diverse collection of nature themed jewelry, art, wood, glass, and more at the Mountain Nest Gallery. The gallery is within walking distance of a nearby art and history museum and numerous shops and restaurants.
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225 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC
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Encouraging and fostering a passion for culture and the arts, Black Mountain Center for the Arts offers numerous classes and workshops for students of all ages. Special events such as concerts and other performances are also held at this venue.
14.6 Miles
Originally opened in 1989, the Swannanoa Valley Museum preserves and displays the history of Buncombe County. Along with the museum building itself, there are several hiking pathways and trails that lead guests to historic sites in the area.
14.6 Miles
The Sourwood Gallery is a co-op art gallery featuring artwork by several local artists. The gallery showcases various exhibits containing paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, wood turnings, photography, and stained glass.
14.7 Miles
Lookout Brewing Company is a maker of craft beer. Patrons can watch as the beer is being brewed. Guests may also taste the beer in the tasting room or on the side patio.