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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22.1 Miles
97% 37 votes
Parks 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
The Garner Veteran's Memorial at Lake Benson Park is dedicated to local veterans. The site features brick and concrete structures that cover individual decades, ranging from the 1780s to the 2000s.
22.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1015 New Bethel Church Road, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
Centennial Park is a great location for a large family gathering. The shelter seats 50 people and is equipped with two soccer fields, a small walking trail, and a playground.
22.3 Miles
98% 208 votes
Parks 801 High House Road, Cary, NC 27513 MoreLess Info
Residents of Cary, North Carolina frequently enjoy activities at the Fred G. Bond Metro Park. This large, clean park includes skateboarding facilities, a band shell, trails, a ropes course, sheltered picnic tables and a composting center.
22.3 Miles
25% 4 votes
Parks 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
With a playground friendly to both kids and dogs, Lake Benson is a hub of outdoor activity. Guests enjoy the 1.8 mile walking trails, picnic shelters for family gatherings, restroom facilities, and rental options for fishing and boating.
22.4 Miles
99% 76 votes
Food Tours 201 Preston Arbor Lane, Cary, NC 27513 MoreLess Info
Hunger doesn't stand a chance on a Triangle Food Tour in Cary, North Carolina. Patrons explore this bucolic town while enjoying tapas-sized portions at a number of its finest restaurants.
22.6 Miles
25% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 1058 W Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27701 MoreLess Info
A ten-screen movie theater, Northgate Stadium 10 Theatre displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers 3D movies, stadium seating, arcade games, event hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
22.8 Miles
82% 22 votes
Farms & Ranches 6701 Good Hope Church Rd, Cary, NC 27526 MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated, Phillips Farms of Cary offers several programs that are ideal for kids. This includes seasonal activities like strawberry picking, corn mazes, a haunted farm and Christmas tree shopping.
23.0 Miles
90% 48 votes
Parks 5101 N. Roxboro Rd., Durham, NC MoreLess Info
Featuring historical sites and buildings, West Point on the Eno is a popular tourist spot in the Durham area. Visitors can also explore nature along the walking trails or enjoy a relaxing picnic by the river.
23.2 Miles
81% 68 votes
Shopping Districts Ninth St., Durham, NC MoreLess Info
Specialty dance workshops and full classes are offered at Ninth Street. The dance instructors can cover most popular types of dance including jazz, tap, tango, ballet, swing, samba, African, modern, hip hop, and Broadway.
23.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Tennis 2727 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC 27519 MoreLess Info
Tennis enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels will enjoy Cary Tennis Park. Players can take lessons, join leagues, and refine their skills on the well-maintained and clean tennis courts.
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