Free & Cheap Things to Do in Apex, NC

  • The list below includes 138 free or cheap things to do in or near Apex, North Carolina, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Jordan Lake State Recreation Area to American Tobacco Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Apex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham.
  • The list below includes 138 free or cheap things to do in or near Apex, North Carolina, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Jordan Lake State Recreation Area to American Tobacco Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Apex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham.
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12.4 Miles
50% 1650 votes
Children's Museums 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC MoreLess Info
The Marbles Kids Museum features Around Town where children learn about how a town is designed, Splash where children learn about water, Art Loft where children can be creative, Moneypalooza where children learn about money, and two outdoor play areas. Children under three can explore activities at Toddlers Hol…
12.4 Miles
92% 567 votes
History Museums 5 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601 MoreLess Info
The North Carolina Museum of History offers a display on the history of North Carolina, historical interactive exhibits, a sports hall of fame, and agricultural exhibits. In addition, the museum offers constantly changing historical exhibits.
12.4 Miles
83% 76 votes
Movie Theaters 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 MoreLess Info
Premium films for a totally immersive experience are offered at the Wells Fargo Imax Theatre. Most of the movie offerings are inspiring educational documentaries, but the theater also features Hollywood Imax blockbusters when available.
12.4 Miles
93% 44 votes
Movie Theaters 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 MoreLess Info
A single-screen movie theater, IMAX Theatre At Marbles displays first-run Hollywood movies along with educational documentary films. The theater offers a large IMAX screen, an IMAX 3D projector and a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
12.5 Miles
98% 43 votes
Movie Theaters 1620 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608 MoreLess Info
Raleigh's Rialto Theatre is a charming, historic theater that dates back to 1942. The theater shows a variety of classic films, as well as art house and foreign films, and screens the Rocky Horror Picture Show every Friday.
13.1 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.
13.2 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.
13.3 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
Home to a 2,500-square-foot nature center, White Deer Park is situated on 96 acres of mostly wooded terrain. The park offers picnic shelters, walking trails, grills, two children's playgrounds, open areas for recreational activities and educational programs.
13.4 Miles
80% 10 votes
Dog Park 5999 Woodlake Drive, Durham, NC 27713 MoreLess Info
Piney Wood Park is a scenic community park in Durham. The family and pet-friendly park features a children's playground, dog park, picnic areas and wide open grass fields for sports play.
14.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 221 E Garner Road, Garner, NC 27529 MoreLess Info
Bicyclists and other athletes are heading to Garner Recreational Park for a day of active fun. The park is equipped with over 2 miles of mountain bike trails, lighted tennis courts, a playground, and two ball fields.
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