Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wake Forest, NC

  • The list below includes 95 free or cheap things to do in or near Wake Forest, North Carolina, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Falls Lake State Recreation Area to E Carroll Joyner Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Garner.
  • The list below includes 95 free or cheap things to do in or near Wake Forest, North Carolina, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Falls Lake State Recreation Area to E Carroll Joyner Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Garner.
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31.2 Miles
88% 8 votes
Art Gallery 701 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 4,000 square-feet of display area, Ashley's Art Gallery showcases a wide variety of different artwork from all different artists and time periods. Visitors can view the art being displayed as well as purchase paintings and pottery.
31.3 Miles
94% 49 votes
Food Tours 501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
Foodies love to indulge with Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours. Each tour includes visits to several carefully-selected restaurants and small portions of their best dishes. Guests often have the opportunity to speak with the head chef about what lies on the table before them.
31.8 Miles
67% 6 votes
History Museums 131 S. Fuquay Ave, Fuquay-Varina, NC MoreLess Info
Containing the history of the city, Museums of Fuquay-Varina consists of a schoolhouse, post office, and Centennial museum. The museums display artifacts, like furniture, quilts, and memoirs, from the past.
31.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Swimming Pool RR 3, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 MoreLess Info
Located on the grounds of Bentwinds Country Club, the Bentwinds Swimming Pool is geared toward family use. The pool is outfitted with a gazebo for shelter from the sun. The pool also hosts the club's swim team.
31.9 Miles
74% 34 votes
Movie Theaters 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
Lumina Theatre is a 4 screen movie theater with stadium seating and digital projection. The theatre airs first run films and is a part of the southern village, providing guests with access to numerous restaurants and shopping venues.
32.1 Miles
75% 12 votes
Parks 105 West Spring St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 MoreLess Info
The actual mineral spring that runs through Fuquay Mineral Spring Park was first discovered in 1858. The park itself features a restored Springhouse, brick pathway, picnic tables, footbridge, and landscaped grounds.
32.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks Dogwood Acres Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
Southern Community Park is a 72 acre park offering a variety of recreational amenities. Visitors to the park will find several athletic fields, a dog park, a disc golf course, walking trails, picnic shelters, and a playground.
33.0 Miles
86% 202 votes
National & State Parks 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27502 MoreLess Info
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area features 14,000 acres of water and activities for people of all ages. Visitors can enjoy hiking, windsurfing, wildlife and bird watching, boating, camping, and more.
33.1 Miles
88% 8 votes
Parks 301 Wagstaff Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC MoreLess Info
The Carrol Howard Johnson Environmental Park is a 28-acre park with a focus on education. The park serves to educate those who visit on the natural wildlife of the Fuquay-Varina area with its wooded paths, various plant species and natural bridges.
33.1 Miles
79% 19 votes
Lake 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27523 MoreLess Info
Featuring nearly 14,000 acres of water, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area provides water access for fishing, swimming and boating. The park also offers children's playgrounds, hiking trails, campgrounds, sheltered picnic areas and barbecue grills.
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