Free & Cheap Things to Do in Raleigh, NC

  • The list below includes 129 free or cheap things to do in or near Raleigh, North Carolina, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Science Museums, Malls and Family Fun Center.
  • From Umstead State Park to North Carolina State University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Raleigh and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cary, Wake Forest, Durham and Apex.
  • The list below includes 129 free or cheap things to do in or near Raleigh, North Carolina, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Science Museums, Malls and Family Fun Center.
  • From Umstead State Park to North Carolina State University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Raleigh and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cary, Wake Forest, Durham and Apex.
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From the merchant: Private lessons by an expert musician out of a locally owned and trusted music store.
22.6 Miles
98% 1485 votes
Gardens 426 Anderson Street, Durham, NC 27708 MoreLess Info
Spanning 55 acres, Duke University's Sarah P. Duke Gardens are the aesthetic heart of the institution. The beautifully manicured gardens are always open and free to all visitors. Donations are gratefully accepted.
22.6 Miles
96% 705 votes
Science Museums 433 Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704 MoreLess Info
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.
22.8 Miles
96% 548 votes
Religious Buildings Chapel Drive, Durham, NC 27708 MoreLess Info
The spiritual center of Duke University is the Duke Chapel, a massive structure in the English Gothic Revival Style. Its towering spire, intricate stonework and beautiful stained-glass windows also make the chapel a coveted wedding venue.
22.8 Miles
81% 68 votes
Shopping Districts Ninth St., Durham, NC MoreLess Info
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.
22.8 Miles
52% 21 votes
Bowling 4508 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707 MoreLess Info
AMF Durham Lanes offers traditional bowling on 32 lanes along with a bar and meeting room with a capacity of up to 36 people. They also feature arcades, pool or air hockey, group events, birthday parties and a Pro Shop.
23.2 Miles
93% 28 votes
Hiking Trails Cameron Blvd & Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 MoreLess Info
Named in honor of a former ACC champion track coach at Duke University, the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail comprises over three miles of trails suited for walking and running. The trails wind around a golf course.
23.7 Miles
91% 244 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3705 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 MoreLess Info
Duke University's Duke Lemur Center is one of the world's most important zoological institutes dedicated to lemurs. Tours are available seven days a week and must be scheduled in advance. All tour proceeds benefit lemurs and support the Lemur Center's research initiatives.
23.8 Miles
80% 10 votes
Historic Sites Hwy 42 West, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
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.
24.0 Miles
83% 103 votes
Specialty Shops University Mall, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 MoreLess Info
Gourmands and chefs in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for truffles, exotic spices, imported chocolates and other fine, difficult-to-find ingredients. The shop is open to the public and also accepts telephone orders.
24.1 Miles
98% 128 votes
Sports Museums 450 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 MoreLess Info
Located in North Carolina, The Carolina Basketball Museum is dedicated to the legacy of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team. Exhibits include tributes to the team's greatest players, a short film on the history of this respected basketball program and rooms full of assorted memorabilia.
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