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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41.0 Miles
88% 160 votes
History Museums 814 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 MoreLess Info
Cape Fear Museum is the oldest history museum in North Carolina, and contains more than 52,000 artifacts, although visitors see just a small fraction of those. The museum contains exhibits on Michael Jordan, North Carolina natural history, transportation and history of the region, and the city's racial history.
41.2 Miles
85% 213 votes
Castles Huntington Beach State Park, SC MoreLess Info
The 2,500 acre Atalaya Castle was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Later that same year it was included in the designation of Atalaya and Brookgreen Gardens as a National Historic Landmark.
41.3 Miles
97% 2537 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1931 Brookgreen Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 MoreLess Info
Indoor the colorful variety of plants in bloom at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. This attraction is best experienced in late spring or during the summer, when most of its plants are at their most beautiful.
41.4 Miles
89% 988 votes
Aquariums 900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC MoreLess Info
At Fort Fisher Recreation Area visitors can touch a bamboo shark, talk to a SCUBA driver, and climb on play equipment. Visitors can also see animals being fed, including freshwater carp, striped bass and sturgeon.
41.5 Miles
100% 62 votes
Kayaking Wilmington, NC 28409 MoreLess Info
With Mahanaim Adventures - Kayaking Day Adventures, visitors can explore the region's creeks, rivers, basins, and islands by kayak with an experienced guide. Each trip has a different theme, from eco-tours to sunset trips.
42.4 Miles
96% 1275 votes
National & State Parks 16148 Ocean Hwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 MoreLess Info
The appealingly pristine Huntington Beach State Park is located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Wildlife lovers enjoy feeding the park's birds. Huntington Beach State Park is also home to other animals, including rodents and other small mammals.
44.9 Miles
96% 169 votes
Gardens 6206 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, NC MoreLess Info
Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the New Hanover County Arboretum highlights seven acres of gardens. Classes are featured for individuals who are interested in becoming Master Gardeners. A Master Gardener Clinic is featured for diagnosing plant problems as well.
45.4 Miles
92% 671 votes
Gardens 300 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 MoreLess Info
The beautiful Airlie Gardens offers a 1.2-mile nature trail set among 50,000 azaleas, and 100,000 seasonal bulbs. The garden is often used for special event photography, as well as weddings.
46.2 Miles
85% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 900 Town Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 MoreLess Info
Mayfaire Cinemas is a 16 screen movie theater with digital projection that airs first run films. The theater features stadium seating and an IMAX auditorium and also hosts birthday parties and special events.
46.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 1 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 MoreLess Info
Organizing saltwater fishing trips, Reel Adventure Charters takes visitors around the region's beaches and islands, including Wrightsville Beach and Bald Head Island. Visitors can catch king mackerel, mahi mahi, trout, and more during the trip.
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