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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40.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 16131 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
The recreational North Mecklenburg Park is a park that features mountain biking trails, two outdoor shelters, four basketball courts, four lighted baseball fields, and a grill. The park spans 98 acres and also has five picnic tables.
40.2 Miles
81% 70 votes
Historic Sites 1200 Otts Shoals Rd, Spartanburg, SC MoreLess Info
Spartanburg, South Carolina is home to the Walnut Grove Plantation, a historical interpretive center dedicated to regional involvement in slave emancipation and civil rights. Portions of the plantation are also available for weddings and other rentals.
40.2 Miles
74% 100 votes
Beaches 2724 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC MoreLess Info
Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Beach at Lake Lure & Water Works offers an extensive freshwater beach that is open seven days a week during the summer months. There is also an on-site water fun complex with a water slide and soaking games.
40.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
A city-sponsored art complex, the Cornelius Arts Center features a variety of art exhibits in various genres and media. The center also offers art classes and workshops, and hosts birthday parties, as well.
40.4 Miles
86% 63 votes
Music Venue 1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 MoreLess Info
The Visulite Theatre is a music club that is host to a wide variety of live performances throughout the year. While enjoying the shows, guests also have the opportunity to enjoy drinks from the full bar inside the venue.
40.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 21214 Legion Street, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
Measuring seven acres, Legion Park features a historic marker beside an old spring that once provided water for the town and served as a Revolutionary War encampment site. It offers a baseball field, picnic areas, a playground and walking trails.
40.6 Miles
95% 359 votes
Gardens 3068 Memorial Hwy, Historic Bridge #7, Lake Lure, NC 28746 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view gardens with a wide variety of local plants at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. The flowering bridge was once the historic 1925 Rocky Broad River bridge that was closed to traffic in 2011.
40.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
Situated on over 66 acres, Bailey Road Park features baseball, soccer and football fields, basketball and tennis courts as well as a disc golf course. The park offers picnic facilities, a playground, walking trails and a bandshell for events.
41.2 Miles
100% 7 votes
Ghost Towns 104 S. Main St, In Front of Soda Shop, Davidson, NC 28036 MoreLess Info
A guided walking tour, the Ghost Walk of Davidson offers entertaining and informative insights into Davidson's history, haunted and otherwise. Tours are led by knowledgeable guides who tell chilling and entertaining stories of the town's past.
41.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 108 S. Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036 MoreLess Info
An art gallery that showcases, sells, and supports locally-created art, The Sanctuary of Davidson hosts a variety of events, dinners, and art shows. It also offers lessons and workshops, as well as summer camps.
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