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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43.6 Miles
75% 16 votes
Marinas 1209 Highway 139, Dandridge, TN MoreLess Info
At Lighthouse Pointe Marina & Boat Club, guests can rent pontoon boats, ski boats and more. Spend the day on Douglas Lake enjoying a unique view of the Smoky Mountains from the water.
43.8 Miles
90% 166 votes
Tubing 8224 State Highway 73, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Spend a day enjoying the Little River when you book a trip to Cowboy Tubing. Featuring clean amenities, friendly staff, and an all-day pass includes relaxing tube rides or a trip through Class II rapids.
43.8 Miles
89% 600 votes
Tubing 205 Wears Valley Road, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Outdoor enthusiasts looking for a rafting and kayaking experience must visit Smoky Mountain River Rat today. Your all-day pass includes unlimited trips on two separate courses, rock jumping, rope swinging and scenic mountain views.
43.8 Miles
72% 47 votes
Marinas 1199 Highway 139, Dandridge, TN MoreLess Info
The primary Douglas Lake marina is know as the Mountain Harbor Marina. The site also offers a variety of equipment rentals such as ski boats and jet skis in addition to acting as a general marina.
43.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gardens 411 Bethel Church Rd, Townsend, TN MoreLess Info
Hedgewood Gardens is an extensive and varied wildflower garden. The garden features more than 500 species of wild flowers, and offers wild flowers for visitors to purchase as well as walking paths.
43.8 Miles
76% 29 votes
Tubing 8215 State Hwy 73, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Nestled within the Smoky Mountains, the attraction of Tube Junction focuses on water-based recreation through the natural creeks in the area. Visitors are able to rent inflatable tubes and life vests to take a floating tour of the Little River.
43.9 Miles
91% 32 votes
Historic Sites 500 Oconee Station RD, Walhalla, SC 29691 MoreLess Info
Originally both a military outpost and a trading post, Oconee Station State Historic Site is still home to the William Richards House, and a stone blockhouse dating to the late 1700s. Take a guided tour, or hike the site's trails to Station Cove Falls.
43.9 Miles
82% 11 votes
Tubing 205 Wears Valley Road, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Smoky Mountain River Rat offers tubing trips on the river, with two different trips set in different sections. The upper section features adventure rapids and swimming holes while the lower features a rock jump, rope swing and relaxing rapids.
44.3 Miles
88% 17 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Warwoman Road, Clayton, GA MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the creek while warming up to a fireplace at Warwoman Dell Recreation Area. The surrounding forest contains trails for hikers to explore. There is also an old trout hatchery on the grounds.
44.5 Miles
76% 17 votes
Bike Paths 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail is a popular 10-mile trail in the Smoky Mountain area. Guests of all expertise levels enjoy hiking and biking this trail, complete with mile markers.
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