Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sunset Beach, NC

  • The list below includes 67 free or cheap things to do in or near Sunset Beach, North Carolina, including 54 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Observatories & Planetariums, Beaches and Piers & Boardwalks.
  • From Sunset Beach to Sunset Beach Fishing Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sunset Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach and Oak Island.
  • The list below includes 67 free or cheap things to do in or near Sunset Beach, North Carolina, including 54 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Observatories & Planetariums, Beaches and Piers & Boardwalks.
  • From Sunset Beach to Sunset Beach Fishing Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sunset Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach and Oak Island.
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38.6 Miles
77% 73 votes
Parks Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
A part of the Carolina Beach, Freeman Park provides an opportunity for tourists to enjoy lots of water fun. This includes beach activities like kayaking, swimming, sun bathing and surfing, along with driving a 4x4 through the sand.
39.9 Miles
83% 78 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 302 Willard Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 MoreLess Info
The 250-acre Greenfield Park is a recreational park that includes 2 tennis courts, a skate park, an outdoor amphitheater, and boat rentals. The park has opportunities for swimming, fishing, and mountain biking.
40.0 Miles
81% 99 votes
Art Museum 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC MoreLess Info
The Cameron Art Museum features a variety of exhibitions, ranging from painting to sculpture and ceramics. In addition to an extensive permanent collection, the museum hosts periodic visiting exhibits from around the world.
40.3 Miles
97% 2305 votes
Military Museums #1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC 28402 MoreLess Info
The USS Battleship North Carolina was used as a battleship in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Visitors to the ship can tour it, hear oral histories, view photographs, and see momentos.
40.3 Miles
94% 66 votes
Military Museums 1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC 28401 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial have many tour options available, and can spend hours climbing throughout the battleship and experiencing the various bunkers, engines, turrets and guns. The ship also has a gift shop.
40.5 Miles
Featuring many exhibits for children to play on, Children's Museum of Wilmington offers a variety of activities to keep them entertained. They have a spaceship, playhouse, audio room, and wooden boat. They also have a petting zoo.
40.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 21424 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440 MoreLess Info
Covering over 55,000 acres, the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of coastal river habitats and natural wetlands. Hunting and fishing are allowed within the refuge by permit, and the area is popular with birdwatchers and photographers as well.
40.7 Miles
92% 744 votes
Historic Districts Wilmington, NC MoreLess Info
The 230 block Historic District of Wilmington, North Carolina is one of the largest on the National Registry of Historic Places. Visitors can tour the USS North Carolina, visit Screen Gems Studios, shop in the restored buildings of the Cotton Exchange, and eat at numerous restaurants.
40.7 Miles
81% 205 votes
History Museums 505 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of railroads in and around the Wilmington area, the Wilmington Railroad Museum maintains a large collection of railroad-related artifacts and memorabilia dating back to 1840.
40.8 Miles
90% 363 votes
Architectural Buildings 503 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401 MoreLess Info
The home of physician, planter and business leader John Dillard Bellamy and his wife Eliza McIlhenny Harris, along with their nine children, the Bellamy Mansion, is open for touring or weddings. In addition, visitors can see a formal garden, slave quarters and a carriage house.
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