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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24.6 Miles
99% 523 votes
Rafting 3555 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Hartford, Tennessee is home to the Wildwater Ltd. Pigeon Rafting Center. The company offers whitewater rafting and thrilling zipline tours. Call for reservations or use the Center's convenient Web form.
24.6 Miles
99% 4002 votes
Rafting 3299 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN MoreLess Info
Located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, White Water Rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors is an adrenaline rush. The safe and thrilling adventure will be a memory to treasure.
24.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Rafting 3555 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1971, Wildwater is a whitewater rafting facility providing guided tours and trips in the nearby Pigeon River. Visitors enjoy taking trips guided by local experts and staying in the on-site lodging afterwards.
24.7 Miles
96% 81 votes
Rafting 3485 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Located in Hartford, Tennessee, the Nantahala Outdoor Center offers whitewater rafting and ziplining. The Center also offers wilderness survival classes, mountain bike trips and guide service in several National Parks.
24.7 Miles
96% 80 votes
Rafting 3485 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Nantahala Outdoor Center - Pigeon Outpost Private Adventures offers private river rafting tours on Pigeon River. Two tours are offered, one is low difficulty and suitable for families, while the other is more challenging (class 3.)
24.8 Miles
92% 14880 votes
Historic Sites 1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC 28803 MoreLess Info
A monument to the staggering Vanderbilt family fortune, the Biltmore Estate looms over Asheville, North Carolina. Experience its rolling grounds in clement weather, or head inside for a tour. The Biltmore Estate hosts extravagant public Christmas events and is available for weddings.
24.8 Miles
98% 89 votes
Bookstores Highway 321 at Cricket Hollow Road, Cosby, TN 37722 MoreLess Info
The small independent bookstore known as Our Place is very popular in the area. It specializes in new, used, and rare books in addition to organic coffees and Smoky Mountain souvenirs.
24.8 Miles
100% 24 votes
Paddleboarding 4469 Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 MoreLess Info
Offering paddle board rentals on Lake Julia, White Squirrel Paddle Boards features ecologically informative tours, as well. The company provides instruction in paddle board basics, and sells boards and equipment.
25.2 Miles
96% 1180 votes
Bus Tours 36 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 MoreLess Info
Tour Asheville and its surrounding regions with Gray Line Trolley Tours. The quaint trolleys are reminiscent of the streetcars of yesteryear. Gray Line's Trolleys are also available for weddings and other social charters.
25.3 Miles
92% 137 votes
Factory Tours 45 South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 MoreLess Info
With Asheville Brews Cruise, visitors can travel by van to the local breweries while learning about the history of the region. Each brewery offers sample pours of the beer produced there to visitors.
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