- The list below includes 72 free or cheap things to do in or near Lenoir, North Carolina, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, Historic Homes and Movie Theaters.
- From Fort Defiance, Lenoir, NC to Caldwell Historical Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lenoir and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boone, Morganton, Blowing Rock and Hickory.
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17.2 Miles
89%
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Annie Cannon Gardens on Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
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Relaxing with dripping waterfalls and winding paths, Glen Burney Trail is a popular hiking destination in the Boone area. Along with the foot trail, experienced hikers may choose to hike through the forest providing more of a challenge.
17.3 Miles
Broyhill Park is easily accessible from the historic downtown area. It is spread across 9.4 acres and features an outdoor basketball court, paved walking trail, two children's play areas, and multiple picnic shelters.
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1095 E King Street, Boone, NC 28607
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Appalachians by Horseback - Private Tours offers patrons a picturesque horseback ride down dirt roads and through the Appalachian mountainside. The tour includes a picnic lunch and a memory card with all your photographs from the ride.
17.6 Miles
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Highway 321 South, Po BOX 145, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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The Blowing Rock offers accommodations as well as a variety of family attractions including Tweetsie Railroad. Blowing Rock also features unique downtown shops and outlets, and outdoor adventure ranging from hiking and biking to spelunking and bouldering.
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Gemstone and mineral enthusiasts of all ages enjoy Doc's Rocks Gem Mine. This working gem mine is owned and operated by the McCoy family, who are dedicated to educating visitors about gems and minerals indigenous to western North Carolina.
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Located just outside of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Mystery Hill is a historical entertainment complex and souvenir shop that is very popular with families. This complex includes several museums and rental cabins.
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220 Catawba Meadows Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
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The Beanstalk Journey Zipline connects fifteen interconnected islands in the sky through sky bridges and ziplines. Visitors can visit each of these islands, play on the adventure playground, play Frisbee golf, or try their luck at beach volleyball.
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The Outpost offers guided canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and stand up paddle boarding trips on the Catawba River. They also offer equipment rentals and trip takers can view a variety of aquatic wildlife.
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Erected by textile kingpin Moses Cone, the Moses Cone Manor in Boone, North Carolina is now a bed-and-breakfast resort. Patrons enjoy luxurious lodging and cuisine prepared under the auspices of Chef Andrew Long.
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Part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the Moses. H Cone Memorial Park is located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Named for denim magnate Moses H. Cone, the park's centerpiece is its namesake's sprawling mansion.