- 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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Banner Elk has many wonderful areas that are perfect for horseback exploration, and Banner Elk Stables has everything you need to fully enjoy such an experience. All of the Stables' horses are sure-footed, calm and easy to ride. Prior equestrian experience is helpful but not necessary.
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Visitors can pet llamas, goats, pigs and other farm animals at Apple Hill Farm. The farm offers a guided tour of its facilities so visitors can get to experience what it's like to live on a farm.
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567 Main St E, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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The only craft brewery in the area is known as the Flat Top Brewing Company, Banner Elk NC which is open to the public. Up to 12 beers are offered on tap including four stalwart year-round beers within their tap room.
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For three days out of the year, Merlefest features a variety of bluegrass, folk, and rock bands. The festival is situated on the Blue Ridge so that visitors can take in the scenery of the surrounding trees and hills.
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Periwinkle Art School is an art school offering various art classes and private art lessons. Classes are available for both adults and children, with class sizes limited to eight per class. The school also hosts occasional 'art night' events.
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100 East Main Street, P.O. Box 935, Wilkesboro, NC
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The Wilkes Heritage Museum, which is located in the historic county courthouse, displays artifacts and images related to the area's settlement, development, and military history. Guests can also take a guided tour of the jail used in the 1860s.
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Zip line purveyor Scream Time Ziplines operates in Boone, North Carolina. This seasonal company operates in spring and summer only. Scream Time Ziplines provides all necessary gear and welcomes guests who have no prior zipline experience.
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Linville Gorge Wilderness Area offers 39 miles of trails that run through the area, some of which require climbing rocks. Anglers often catch Brown and rainbow trout within the area.
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The Hawksbill Mountain Trail provides a hike to the summit of the mountain, offering a scenic view at an elevation of 4,009 feet. Hikers who are interested in photo opportunities may enjoy the view of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area from the top of the mountain.
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On the east side of Linville Gorge, Sitting Bear Trail features a 3/4 mile, steep hike to the top of the mountain. The area provides a variety of plant and animal life and access to camping and climbing areas.