- The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Observatories & Planetariums, Botanical Gardens and Parks.
- From University of North Carolina to Southern Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chapel Hill and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Durham, Cary, Raleigh and Apex.
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Once built as a Federal style farmhouse, Blandwood Mansion, which dates back to 1795 ,is the restored home of John Motley, a two-term North Carolina governor. Docent tours are regularly presented at the historical estate and gardens.
42.8 Miles
Newbridge Bank Park is a minor league baseball park with a capacity of 7,499 people. Picnic areas, a playground area, and a retail store are also available, along with 3 major concession stands.
43.2 Miles
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Corner of Spring Garden and Tate Streets, Greensboro, NC 27412
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The main collections at the Weatherspoon Art Museum include 20th and 21st century American art, the Lenior C. Wright collection, the Dillard Collection of Art on Paper, and the Claribel and Etta Cone Colleciton. Rotating exhibits from around the world are also held at the site.
43.6 Miles
Jugtown Pottery has been recognized with the North Carolina Folk Heritage Award and the National Endowment of the Arts National Heritage Fellowship for its pottery created just as it has been since 1917 at the same location. Visitors can also see the Jugtown Museum to learn more about the history.
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1921 West Lee Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
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Greensboro Aquatic Center At The Greensboro Coliseum Complex is a state-of-the-art facility featuring leading edge concepts in aquatic design. The GAC is located on the campus of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex and brings together all major aquatic sports.
44.3 Miles
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47 votes
2134 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408
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The Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema is a movie theater that specializes in showing numerous independent films. Geeksboro is also a coffeehouse, offering a full coffee menu and other small refreshments like sodas and beer.
44.9 Miles
An 18-screen movie theater, Movie Tavern Four Seasons Station displays first-run movies using digital projection and RealD 3D. It offers stadium seating, adult beverages, party hosting and an in-theater dining menu that includes burgers, wraps and appetizers.
45.0 Miles
A private bar with a strict but casual dress code, Brick City 1796 hosts live music and serves a full array of cocktails and other beverages. The venue features dancing, pool tables, and frequent parties and special events.
45.5 Miles
Greensboro's The Bog Garden is an extensive wetland nature conservatory. Its network of elevated pathways make it easy to explore over 7 acres of swampy territory without donning waders or renting a canoe. The Bog Garden is a free attraction.
45.6 Miles
The 7.5-acre Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden contains a series of formal gardens bursting with colorful, fragrant blooms. The Garden is also known for its large collection of bronze statuary. Admission is free.