Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waynesville, NC

  • The list below includes 88 free or cheap things to do in or near Waynesville, North Carolina, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
  • From Haywood County Visitor Center to The Strand at 38 Main, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waynesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cherokee, Hartford, Brevard and Pisgah Forest.
  • The list below includes 88 free or cheap things to do in or near Waynesville, North Carolina, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
  • From Haywood County Visitor Center to The Strand at 38 Main, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waynesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cherokee, Hartford, Brevard and Pisgah Forest.
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34.5 Miles
76% 29 votes
Statues Oakdale Cemetery, Hendersonville, NC MoreLess Info
Thomas Wolfe memorialized the large marble Stone Angel in his novel entitled Look Homeward Angel. The famous statue now stands at the Oakdale Cemetery even though it was originally imported from Italy.
34.8 Miles
99% 630 votes
Ziplines 2820 Legacy Vista Drive, Sevierville, TN 37876 MoreLess Info
As the first eco-friendly zipline adventure available in the Great Smoky Mountains area, Adventure Ziplines of Pigeon Forge offers a thrilling adventure to those who visit. The company offers seven ziplines up to 2,500 feet long.
34.9 Miles
96% 105 votes
Farms & Ranches 187 Garren Rd, Hendersonville, NC MoreLess Info
Located in Henderson, North Carolina, the Justus Orchard features U Pick and We Pick apples, blackberries and pumpkins. The Apple House Bakery at the site is famous for its fried apple pies. Apples are available from mid-August until November.
35.2 Miles
89% 880 votes
Caverns & Caves 455 Blowing Cave Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876 MoreLess Info
First opened in 1967, Forbidden Caverns is a trip to the world under the Smoky Mountains. Featuring guided tours, guests can explore the caves, see breath-taking formations, and learn the history of the region.
35.5 Miles
94% 84 votes
Farms & Ranches 170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
A variety of outdoor agricultural fun is provided at Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard. Apple picking is the most common activity, and orchard farm tours are also held throughout most of the season, 5 acre corn maze weekend wagon rides and apple cannon
35.8 Miles
99% 551 votes
Rafting 14690 Hwy 19 W, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
Bryson City, North Carolina is home to Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting. The company provides high-octane, adrenaline-fueled whitewater rafting trips in stable, comfortable rafts and guides trained in lifesaving techniques. These are not for the faint of heart!
36.2 Miles
99% 230 votes
Rafting 14157 US Highway 19/74 West, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
At Endless River Adventures in Bryson City, North Carolina, patrons get a taste of truly active tourism. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are the company's most popular services, and guided fly fishing journeys are also available. Reservations are required for most activities.
36.2 Miles
88% 116 votes
Breweries 150 East Side Drive, Black Mountain, NC MoreLess Info
Offering free brewery tours on the weekends, The Pisgah Brewery is an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend an afternoon. Locals and visitors enjoy the brewery wide selection of quality beers including their pale ale, porter and seasonal favorites.
36.3 Miles
90% 124 votes
Bridges Little Gap Creek, Greenville, SC MoreLess Info
Built in 1820, Poinsett Bridge has been named on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge is mostly intact and has a 14 foot gothic arch, there are trails and picnic areas surrounding the bridge for visitors to enjoy.
36.3 Miles
95% 659 votes
Visitor Centers 3901 Highway 411, Dandridge, TN 37725 MoreLess Info
The Bush's Beans Company actually began through the old general store which now houses the Bush Visitors Center. The site features a museum following the Bush story as well as an old-fashioned general store and Bush's Family Café.
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