Free & Cheap Things to Do in Shelby, NC

  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelby, North Carolina, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Family Fun Center, Mini Golf and Movie Theaters.
  • From Webbley to Challenger 3 Miniature Golf, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelby and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gastonia and Gaffney.
  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelby, North Carolina, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Family Fun Center, Mini Golf and Movie Theaters.
  • From Webbley to Challenger 3 Miniature Golf, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelby and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gastonia and Gaffney.
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0.2 Miles
40% 5 votes
Historic Homes Shelby, NC MoreLess Info
Webbley is a mansion that was built by the Webb family in 1852. It was home to two state governors and has since been restored with period antiques and collectibles and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
2.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Mini Golf Highway 180 N, Shelby, NC 28150 MoreLess Info
Challenger 3 Miniature Golf is an 18-hole miniature golf course that features free parking, a video game arcade, rental equipment, and a snack bar. The course also has a large picnic shelter and a driving range.
0.2 Miles
100% 26 votes
Music Museums 103 S Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150 MoreLess Info
Named after famous banjo player and local resident Earl Scruggs, the Earl Scruggs Center is a museum dedicated to the Blue Ridge area music. The museum is filled with exhibits and information that teaches about local music life and culture.
6.2 Miles
100% 11 votes
Other Entertainment Hwy 74, Shelby, NC MoreLess Info
Over 50 years of entertainment has been provided by the Sunset Drive-In Theatre. It is open on the weekends during the summer months for first-run showings of popular films, and there is a comprehensive on-site concession stand.
0.2 Miles
100% 11 votes
Art Gallery Shelby, NC MoreLess Info
The Cleveland County Arts Council is an organization dedicated to promoting art in the local community. Art classes, summer camps, and scholarships for artistic students are among the many services the council provides to the community.
0.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 104 E Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 MoreLess Info
Buffalo Creek Gallery sells paintings, prints, crafts and jewelry made by local artists using such diverse mediums as clay, oil, wood, soap and fiber. They also feature in-house studio space with working artists.
3.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 2001 - 4 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152 MoreLess Info
Shelby's Carmike 10 is a ten-theater movie multiplex that screens primarily newly-released Hollywood movies. The theater features digital video and sound, and runs a variety of discounts and matinee specials.
1.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 1318 Cornwell Street, Shelby, NC 28152 MoreLess Info
Kate's Skating Rink is an indoor rink that offers roller skating sessions for the public and is open year round. They feature arcade games and avail their facility for birthday parties, holiday parties and corporate events.
2.4 Miles
33% 3 votes
Family Fun Center 1760 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Fun Factory features inflatable bounce structures along with a zip line. The center also offers an arcade with video and redemption games, a party room and party packages that include food and drinks.
0.2 Miles
- 3 votes
History Museums Shelby, NC MoreLess Info
The Cleveland County Historical Museum covers the history of the local area through a range of artifacts that detail everyday life and the stories of average people. It is currently housed in the historic courthouse which was originally built in 1907.
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