Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sanford, NC

  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Sanford, North Carolina, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From San-Lee Park to San-Lee Recreation & Educational Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sanford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Apex, Southern Pines, Fuquay-Varina and Pittsboro.
  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Sanford, North Carolina, including 65 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From San-Lee Park to San-Lee Recreation & Educational Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sanford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Apex, Southern Pines, Fuquay-Varina and Pittsboro.
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24.1 Miles
100% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387 MoreLess Info
Located in a building that served as a hardware store in 1898 the Sunrise Theater is now a focal point for community arts and entertainment. Sunrise features first-run and indie films, Met Opera broadcasts, concerts, live theater and more.
24.2 Miles
85% 13 votes
Specialty Museums 156 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387 MoreLess Info
Sharing space with a Christian bookstore, antique museum, and the Taxidermy Hall of Fame, the Creation Museum is an interesting place to visit. Exhibits include a combination of stories related to creationism, along with an array of animals, tools and other artifacts.
24.2 Miles
80% 5 votes
Pubs 133 E New Hampshire Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387 MoreLess Info
A bar and live music venue, O'Donnell's Pub offers a variety of beer and spirits. The pub hosts live bands as well as events like trivia competitions and a chili cookoff.
24.3 Miles
83% 29 votes
Cultural Centers 555 E Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387 MoreLess Info
Southern Pines' Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities is a creative campus that includes a theater, a writers' colony and a chamber music performance space. It is a tranquil haven that inspires authors and musicians with its pristine beauty.
24.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Farms & Ranches 1361 Greenlevel Road, Apex, NC 27523 MoreLess Info
Mrs Ruth's Farms & Corn Maze is a family-owned farm that is popular among local residents. When visiting, guests to the farm commonly enjoy exploring the corn maze, taking a hayride, or playing on the playground.
24.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 195 S Ashe Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387 MoreLess Info
There are activities for children of all ages at Southern Pines Park, where younger kids can enjoy the playground and older kids can play sports on the tennis or basketball courts. There are also plenty of benches for parents.
24.9 Miles
100% 39 votes
Playgrounds 90 Woods Rd, Pinehurst, NC MoreLess Info
Located in Cannon Park in Pinehurst, North Carolina, the Camelot Playground offers a jungle gym with swings and slides. Seats are available for adults that offer a shaded place to sit in the summertime.
24.9 Miles
68% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 1441 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex, NC 27502 MoreLess Info
Part of the Regal Cinema chain, the Regal Beaver Creek Stadium 12 is a movie multiplex that shows primarily new releases. The theater offers a variety of refreshment choices, as well as discount matinees.
24.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Historic Homes 110 W Morganton Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387 MoreLess Info
Built in 1820, the Shaw House stands on it's original foundation at the entrance to Southern Pines. Interior details include hand-carved fireplace mantles, early Moore County pottery, and pine furniture.
25.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Music Venue 9735 US Hwy 15, Ste 501, Pinehurst, NC 28374 MoreLess Info
At Social 165, visitors can enjoy live entertainment from local musicians while enjoying a drink and a meal. The bar serves specialty mixed drinks that are based off of famous songs.
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