Free & Cheap Things to Do in Asheville, NC

  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Asheville, North Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Bus Tours, Food Tours, Walking Tours and Gardens.
  • From Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Asheville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Pisgah Forest and Marshall.
  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Asheville, North Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Bus Tours, Food Tours, Walking Tours and Gardens.
  • From Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Asheville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Pisgah Forest and Marshall.
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48.5 Miles
98% 60 votes
Parks 1201 Huffine Road, Johnson City, TN 37601 MoreLess Info
Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, Willow Springs Park contains a huge playground, picnic facilities, shady trees, lush grassland spaces and convenient parking facilities. Visitors have a breathtaking view of the Smoky Mountains.
48.5 Miles
100% 12 votes
Art Gallery 101 E Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659 MoreLess Info
Jonesborough Art Glass Gallery displays creative wares ranging from stained glass pieces to vehicles made from soda cans, beer cans, or assorted metal tools. They also feature stone and wooden housewares as well as unique jewelry and purses.
48.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 14515 E Wade Hampton Blvd Grer, Greer, SC 29651 MoreLess Info
Family-friendly fun is on the menu at Peach Bowl Bowling Lanes. The facility includes 12 lanes, automatic scoring and bumpers for little ones. Birthday parties and other group events are available.
48.6 Miles
85% 82 votes
Waterfalls Highway 64, Highlands, NC 31557 MoreLess Info
The breathtaking Cullasaja Falls are located next to Route 64 in Highlands, NC. The parking lot is quite small, and sits just off of the highway, in the midst of an extremely dangerous, high-accident portion of it. Avoid visiting Cullasaja Falls during rush hour.
48.6 Miles
76% 38 votes
National & State Parks Greenwood, SC MoreLess Info
Known for being an ideal place for bass fishing and boating, Lake Greenwood State Park, also offers shoreline campsites and nature trails. Access to the 11,000 acre lake is provided by two boat ramps while the park includes over 125 campsites.
48.7 Miles
100% 8 votes
Historic Districts 117 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659 MoreLess Info
Located in a historic community, Old Town Emporium offers views of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. The gift shop has merchandise like books and crafts that are related to the history of the town.
48.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 117 Boone Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659 MoreLess Info
Jonesborough History Museum has many various exhibits primarily involving the history of the area. Patrons can read a local textbook from the 1800s, browse exhibits on agriculture, see antique guns and learn history of local buildings.
48.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks Catawba River Greenway, Morganton, NC 28655 MoreLess Info
Located along the Catawba River, Catawba Meadows Park features softball and baseball fields, volleyball courts and an 18-hole disc golf course. The park has walking trails, picnic facilities, a playground, a rock climbing wall and open grass fields.
48.9 Miles
- 1 votes
History Museums 106 S Main Street, Greer, SC 29650 MoreLess Info
At Greer Heritage Museum, guests can learn more about the history of the area. A classroom shows short documentaries, and a library is available for historical and genealogical research. Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
49.0 Miles
94% 32 votes
Parks 5070 High Ridge Rd., Johnson City, TN 37604 MoreLess Info
Buffalo Mountain Park is located on the north slope of Buffalo Mountain. Hiking is the most popular activity, with trails ranging from beginner to advanced. Guests also make use of this 725-acre natural preserve for picnicking and nature programs.
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