- 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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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
10.9 Miles
94%
49 votes
501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Foodies love to indulge with Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours. Each tour includes visits to several carefully-selected restaurants and small portions of their best dishes. Guests often have the opportunity to speak with the head chef about what lies on the table before them.
11.1 Miles
Umstead State Park offers biking, boating, fishing, camping, cycling, fishing, hiking, and picnicking opportunities on it 5,579 acres. At the Exhibit Hall, visitors can learn about the area's history through the photographs of Carl Mydans.
11.7 Miles
Family owned and operated, Phillips Farms of Cary offers several programs that are ideal for kids. This includes seasonal activities like strawberry picking, corn mazes, a haunted farm and Christmas tree shopping.
11.8 Miles
92%
106 votes
13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
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A 12,000-acre lake surrounded by 26,000 acres of woodlands offers a variety of outdoor activities at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Camping, boating, hiking, fishing and swimming are just some of the activities available at this park, open year-round.
12.2 Miles
Lumina Theatre is a 4 screen movie theater with stadium seating and digital projection. The theatre airs first run films and is a part of the southern village, providing guests with access to numerous restaurants and shopping venues.
12.6 Miles
Southern Community Park is a 72 acre park offering a variety of recreational amenities. Visitors to the park will find several athletic fields, a dog park, a disc golf course, walking trails, picnic shelters, and a playground.
12.8 Miles
A working family farm and petting zoo, Winterpast Farm allows people to interact with animals such as sheep, goats, peacocks, chickens, donkeys and more. A hands-on and educational experience, Winterpast Farm welcomes schools and groups.
13.3 Miles
Tennis enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels will enjoy Cary Tennis Park. Players can take lessons, join leagues, and refine their skills on the well-maintained and clean tennis courts.
13.4 Miles
Hunger doesn't stand a chance on a Triangle Food Tour in Cary, North Carolina. Patrons explore this bucolic town while enjoying tapas-sized portions at a number of its finest restaurants.
13.7 Miles
Sitting on 224-acres of land, the Thomas E Brooks Park is an outdoor recreational park that includes a baseball field, soccer fields, a walking trail, and picnic shelters. The park also has a playground for children.