- The list below includes 132 free or cheap things to do in or near Durham, North Carolina, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center, Dog Park and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From Sarah P. Duke Gardens to Duke University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Durham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill.
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Old Gilliam Mill Park is a 16 acre park featuring a mill built in 1850 by Stephen Henley. Attractions and available activities include the mill itself, walking paths, picnicking, and occasional special events.
48.9 Miles
Offering educational programs and exhibits, Danville Science Center is a popular field trip destination for schools. Hands-on learning projects and activities such as short films and a small-scale town for dramatic play are also provided.
49.1 Miles
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1601 E. Market St.,, Greensboro, NC 27411
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Tracing its origin back to 1891, North Carolina Agricultural and Technology State University is ranked first among historically black colleges in the U.S. Noted for its School of Engineering, the institution includes nanoscience technology among its offerings.
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P.O. Box 6, Danville, VA 24543
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The Danville Historical Society's Guided Walking Tour is actually one of two tours offered by the Historical Society. One ventures into Danville's historic Millionaire's Row, while the other visits a professional African-American neighborhood that dates back to the 1870s.
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975 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541
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The collections within the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History features pieces from both local history as well as local art from the past. Live art is also presented in the adjoining theater throughout their performance season.
49.3 Miles
As the former home of Nancy Langhorne, also known as Lady Astor, Langhorne House offers historical artifacts from the Colonial Southern era. The tour takes visitors through her house and explains the history of tobacco in Virginia.
49.5 Miles
Greensboro, North Carolina is home to The Arboretum, a large botanical conservatory that includes a butterfly garden and dozens of other plant habitats. The Arboretum is open throughout the year, and admission is free.
49.5 Miles
Open by appointment only to the public, Danvillian Gallery features the work of contemporary New York artists. The gallery features paintings and hosts events for new artwork added to the collection.
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220 North Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
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The Greensboro Children's Museum is a place for children to learn. The museum is divided into several different areas including Our Town, The Market, PizzaPan, The Theater, Plane, Train Depot, and Health Center.
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Located in the Greensboro cultural district, Greensboro's Central Library is situated across the street from the Children's Museum and between the city's Cultural Center and Historical Museum. Computer classes and story times are regularly presented at the facility.