- 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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Take a tour through a USDA-certified distillery before sampling some of their award-winning small batch spirits
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Important to the Civil War, Bennett Place Historic Site offers guided tours and educational programs for schools and youth groups. Along with the museum, there are walking trails, outdoor exhibits and a picnic area for visitors to enjoy.
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Specialty dance workshops and full classes are offered at Ninth Street. The dance instructors can cover most popular types of dance including jazz, tap, tango, ballet, swing, samba, African, modern, hip hop, and Broadway.
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Hosting events for the community, Durham Central Park offers visitors open fields, gardens, and paths to explore. At the park, visitors can attend movie screenings, enjoy picnics, and attend food truck festivals.
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The Motorco Music Hall is a live performance venue that is available to be used for private parties, weddings, community gatherings, and concerts. The venue also hosts comedy shows as well as films screenings.
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A ten-screen movie theater, Northgate Stadium 10 Theatre displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers 3D movies, stadium seating, arcade games, event hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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31 Bynum Beach Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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Visitors can view natural scenery and a variety of local wildlife at Bynum Beach Haw River Access Area. The area offers beach access and is also good for hiking, boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
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1305 White Oak Church Road, Apex, NC 27523
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At 22 miles long, American Tobacco Trail - Chatham & Wake is a trail that weaves through nature and city landscapes. Visitors can walk, bike, or even bring their horses on the trail.
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The expansive Eno River State Park in Durham, North Carolina is one of the most beautiful parks in the eastern United States. Day visits are free, but campers must purchase an inexpensive permit before entering the park. The picnic area and barbecue grills must be reserved in advance.
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Mrs Ruth's Farms & Corn Maze is a family-owned farm that is popular among local residents. When visiting, guests to the farm commonly enjoy exploring the corn maze, taking a hayride, or playing on the playground.
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Based in Durham, North Carolina, the Museum of Life + Science has one of the largest butterfly gardens in the United States. It also features indoor exchibits, live animals and hands-on stations for children and adults.