Free & Cheap Things to Do in Blowing Rock, NC

  • The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Blowing Rock, North Carolina, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Specialty Shops and Ziplines.
  • From Moses H. Cone Memorial Park to Julian Price Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Blowing Rock and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boone, Banner Elk, West Jefferson and Linville.
  • The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Blowing Rock, North Carolina, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Specialty Shops and Ziplines.
  • From Moses H. Cone Memorial Park to Julian Price Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Blowing Rock and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boone, Banner Elk, West Jefferson and Linville.
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31.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 2000 6th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601 MoreLess Info
Located in a forested area, Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park is situated along a creek and provides a canoe launch. The park includes picnic shelters, a paved walking trail, nature boardwalk, disc golf course, memorial garden and playgrounds.
33.5 Miles
93% 14 votes
Historic Homes 310 N Center Street, Hickory, NC MoreLess Info
Harper House/ Hickory History Center is a house museum that interprets both Hickory history and Victorian life in the South during the 19th century. Current exhibits include Elegantly Crafted and an exhibit on the Catawba Springs Resort.
33.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 222 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601 MoreLess Info
Carolina Theatre has been serving moviegoers since its construction in 1934. It has been restored with modern technology and seating, and aims to provide affordable family outings with $3 tickets and low-priced concessions.
33.6 Miles
91% 43 votes
Farmers Markets Union Square, Hickory, NC MoreLess Info
Seasonally open, Downtown Hickory Farmers Market has over 50 vendors and three individual markets where visitors can shop, eat and enjoy live entertainment. Products there include produce, food, meat, cheeses, baked goods, honey and local crafts.
33.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts Centers 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 MoreLess Info
The Arts Center of Catawba Valley is a versatile facility that hosts all manner of cultural events, including lectures, musical performances, plays, and exhibitions of various kinds of art work.
33.7 Miles
88% 76 votes
Art Museum 243 3rd Avenue Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601 MoreLess Info
Nestled in Hickory, North Carolina, the Hickory Museum of Art is a large art museum with extensive community outreach and programming. The museum offers self-guided tours, guided group tours, yoga sessions and t'ai chi classes.
33.7 Miles
93% 86 votes
Science Museums 243 3rd Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28603 MoreLess Info
Catawba Science Center features a wide array of educational and hands-on exhibits. The center includes a planetarium, an aquarium, and a science shop, and offers a variety of special programs.
35.6 Miles
97% 186 votes
Rafting 14611 US 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
Bryson City's Paddle Inn Rafting Company specializes in high-adrenaline rafting expeditions. The company maintains a daily schedule of guide-assisted rafting trips, and groups with prior rafting experience may elect to follow their guide in a separate raft.
36.2 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 1951 Highway 70 Se, Hickory, NC 28602 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Colonial Lanes offers open and league bowling and is suitable for private parties and events. The bowling center serves food and drinks and also provides pool tables and arcade video games.
36.6 Miles
63% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 2000 Catawba Valley Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28603 MoreLess Info
Head over to Carmike Cinemas to catch the latest feature films. This theater features a BigD auditorium, where movies are shown with bigger screens and bigger sounds. Discounts are available for children, seniors and matinee showings.
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