- The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Matthews, North Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Recreation Centers and Hiking Trails.
- From Stallings Park to Four Mile Creek Greenway - Matthews, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Matthews and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rock Hill, Concord, Charlotte and Huntersville.
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24.3 Miles
71%
42 votes
16920 Birkdale Cmns Parkway, Huntersville, NC 28078
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A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Birkdale Stadium 16 & RPX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
24.3 Miles
Situated on 24-acres of land, Blythe Landing is a leisure park that features a dockside cafe, floating piers for boat launching, a beach, and a playground. The park also is home to a number of sand volleyball courts.
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Filled with a variety of retail stores and restaurants, Birkdale Village offers visitors an outdoor shopping experience. The streets often have live entertainment, and there is a theater located nearby.
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17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Opened in 2002, The Comedy Zone at Lake Norman is a combination comedy club and restaurant that features regular celebrity performances. Local and national comedians are showcased weekly, and group hosting is also available.
24.8 Miles
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29 votes
10620 Bailey Rd, Suite E and F, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Offering a number of events including musical performances, Ass Clown Brewing Company is a popular gathering spot in the small town of Cornelius. Using local ingredients, their wide array of handcrafted brews are also served and sold at the brewery.
24.8 Miles
Promoting local and national comedians, Lake Norman Comedy Zone is a popular adult entertainment venue in Cornelius. A full menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees are also provided for added convenience.
25.1 Miles
Situated on over 66 acres, Bailey Road Park features baseball, soccer and football fields, basketball and tennis courts as well as a disc golf course. The park offers picnic facilities, a playground, walking trails and a bandshell for events.
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Adventure Landing
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2600 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056
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An indoor and outdoor amusement facility, Adventure Landing features a variety of amenities and entertainment options. The facility has go-karts, mini golf, batting cages, and a video game arcade with a variety of games.
25.2 Miles
The 9-foot 900-lb Dale Earnhardt Statue is a bronze statue that serves as a tribute to NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt. The statue also features a granite monument that showcases that artwork of Sam Bass.
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The Beaver Dam Historic Park and House was built in 1829 and renovated in the 1970s. Guests of the park enjoy the wide lawn shaded by old magnolia trees. The park and house are available for rental for special events.