- 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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A city-sponsored art complex, the Cornelius Arts Center features a variety of art exhibits in various genres and media. The center also offers art classes and workshops, and hosts birthday parties, as well.
26.3 Miles
Martha Rivers Park is a castled themed, enclosed playground. They offer sandpits, baseball and soccer fields along with a paved walking trail that goes around the facility. The park also provides picnic shelters, shady benches and a concession stand.
26.4 Miles
Spanning 200 acres, Fisher Farm is a large open green space being developed into a park. It offers extensive trails for hiking, biking, or jogging, and visitors can see a broad range of flora and fauna.
26.7 Miles
Measuring seven acres, Legion Park features a historic marker beside an old spring that once provided water for the town and served as a Revolutionary War encampment site. It offers a baseball field, picnic areas, a playground and walking trails.
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19900 West Catwaba Avenue Suite 102, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Visit Lake Norman promotes the lake region, including Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville. Lake Norman is 34 miles long with 520 miles of shoreline, while the area surrounding it is filled with lots of activities.
26.8 Miles
Jetton Park is a 104-acre park that has a 1.5-mile trail that can be used for roller blading, walking, or running. The park also features a 1.3-mile bike trail, a formal garden, tennis courts, a playground, and picnic decks.
26.9 Miles
Having opened in 1936, the Gem Theater is a historical piece of the entertainment culture of Kannapolis. The theater is one of the oldest single-screen theaters still in operation today.
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109 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081
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Home to some of the biggest musical concerts to pass through North Carolina is the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The historic and beautiful center features top touring artists as well as quality local musicians.
27.1 Miles
Ideal for families, Village Park features a clean picnic area, a train and playground for kids, and a paved trail. Events for all ages are also scheduled throughout the year.
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20924 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
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As an indoor skate park, STATIC Skateboard & Park has a facility stocked with ramps, rails, and other obstacles for skateboarders to ride on. The park has a shop that sells skateboarding equipment like decks.