Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilson, NC

  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilson, North Carolina, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Colleges & Universities and Sports Museums.
  • From Barton College to Lake Wilson, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goldsboro, Rocky Mount and Sanford.
  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilson, North Carolina, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Colleges & Universities and Sports Museums.
  • From Barton College to Lake Wilson, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goldsboro, Rocky Mount and Sanford.
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47.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539 MoreLess Info
Crowder District Park occupies 33 acres made up of old forest growth and landscaped areas. Amenities include walking trails, a pond, sand volleyball court, playing fields, three playgrounds and an amphitheater for community events.
48.1 Miles
94% 381 votes
National & State Parks 8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617 MoreLess Info
Umstead State Park offers biking, boating, fishing, camping, cycling, fishing, hiking, and picnicking opportunities on it 5,579 acres. At the Exhibit Hall, visitors can learn about the area's history through the photographs of Carl Mydans.
48.7 Miles
76% 328 votes
Horseback Riding 6921 Wildlife Trail, Raleigh, NC 27613 MoreLess Info
Dead Broke Farms offers guided trail rides, western style riding lessons, summer camps, and pony rides. Many of the horses used in the program are rescue horses that came from bad situations.
48.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC 27513 MoreLess Info
Herb Young Community Center provides opportunities for patrons to engage in their community through fitness classes, recreation activities, camps, athletic programs and other events. The community center is also available for rent for private events.
48.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511 MoreLess Info
As a renovated 1940s theater, The Cary Downtown Theater offers visitors a 7,000 square foot venue to watch a variety of professional and amateur theatrical performances. Throughout the year, visitors can attend dance recitals, comedy, film showings, and more.
48.8 Miles
96% 158 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC MoreLess Info
One of only several nature preserves in North Carolina, the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is an important institution for many threatened and endangered animal and plant species. The preserve includes gorgeous hiking trails and a large visitors' information center.
49.4 Miles
97% 100 votes
Music Venue 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518 MoreLess Info
Designed by William Rawn Associates of Boston, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre is located within 14 acres of forest next to Symphony Lake. The outdoor venue features concerts and specialty performances for up to 7,000 people.
49.4 Miles
74% 43 votes
Music Venue 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 2001, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre is located in the midst of 14 acres, and it sits near Symphony Lake. A variety of events and performances are hosted between April and October.
49.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 2050 NW Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27513 MoreLess Info
Godbold Park has walking trails with exercise stations and open spaces to run and play in. Facilities at the park include six tennis courts, two basketball courts, a playground, picnic tables, and restrooms.
49.6 Miles
75% 8 votes
Bowling 151 High House Road, Cary, NC 27511 MoreLess Info
In addition to bowling for all ages, the Buffaloe Lanes Family Bowling Center - Cary features an arcade for even more fun, as well as a snack bar that sells treats and meals at great prices.
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