Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Arcades, Go Karts, Natural History Museums and Visitor Centers.
  • From The Breakers Arcade to Visit Brunswick Beaches, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ocean Isle Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Oak Island and Southport.
  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Arcades, Go Karts, Natural History Museums and Visitor Centers.
  • From The Breakers Arcade to Visit Brunswick Beaches, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ocean Isle Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Oak Island and Southport.
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25.2 Miles
91% 162 votes
Lighthouses Bald Head Island, NC MoreLess Info
The light first shone from Bald Head lighthouse on December 23, 1794, making it the first lighthouse in North Carolina. It was used until 1935 when the lighthouse at Cape Fear was completed, and now visitors can climb the 112 stairs to the top.
26.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 5846 Highway 905, Conway, SC 29526 MoreLess Info
Tranquility Horse Farm is a rescue stable that provides lessons and trail rides. They also offer a horseback riding camp for children ages 10 and up where they will learn equine safety, nutrition and riding skills.
26.6 Miles
70% 10 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Bald Head Island, NC MoreLess Info
Enjoy bird watching while taking in views of the marsh at Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Quiet and somewhat secluded, it is a great place for a relaxing or romantic walk.
28.4 Miles
With exhibits designed to be touched, The Children's Museum of South Carolina features an imagination playground, bubble blowing machines, fossil hunts, hurricane simulator, and more. Children are encouraged to touch and interact with exhibits.
28.6 Miles
Myrtle Beach is home to Ripley's Aquarium, which houses a dizzying variety of aquatic flora and fauna. Children and adults are always delighted by the adorable seals, terrifying sharks and colorful anemones. Group discounts are available.
29.1 Miles
90% 5451 votes
Malls 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 MoreLess Info
One of Myrtle Beach's most exciting and family-friendly areas is Broadway at the Beach, a strip jam-packed with attractions and activities. Broadway at the Beach is also the best place in town to catch holiday programs and photo ops with costumed characters.
29.1 Miles
96% 1211 votes
Baseball Fields 1251 21st Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 MoreLess Info
Pelican Ballpark is home to TicketReturn.com Field, the home field of the minor league Myrtle Beach Pelicans. The ballpark hosts baseball all season long, and hosts a variety of special promotions and events.
29.2 Miles
92% 351 votes
Historic Sites 1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard, South, Wilmington, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
Designed to keep the Wilmington port open during the Civil War, when Fort Fisher fell on January 15, 1865, it was one of the most decisive victories that proving that the North's victory. Visitors to the Fort Fisher State Historic Site see earthworks, and view a documentary, and shop.
29.4 Miles
Ripley's 5D Moving Theater is a theater in which visitors are strapped into moving seats to watch a video with a coinciding kinetic experience. Visitors can choose from one of two '5D' adventures.
29.5 Miles
73% 2404 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Myrtle Beach, SC MoreLess Info
Spread over 1.2 miles, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & Promenade offers a variety of entertainment options. During the summer it is home to many events, festivals, and street shows right next to the beach itself.
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