Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wake Forest, NC

  • The list below includes 95 free or cheap things to do in or near Wake Forest, North Carolina, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Falls Lake State Recreation Area to E Carroll Joyner Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Garner.
  • The list below includes 95 free or cheap things to do in or near Wake Forest, North Carolina, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Falls Lake State Recreation Area to E Carroll Joyner Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Garner.
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40.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 3250 N Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 MoreLess Info
The Bowling Center, Inc. is a one stop shop for family and friends to have some good old fashioned fun. It features 24 lanes, automatic scoring, a game room, a snack bar, and a pro shop.
41.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Colleges & Universities 3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 MoreLess Info
A four year liberal arts college founded in 1956, North Carolina Wesleyan College stages a wide variety of cultural events and programs through its theater and music departments, including concerts, plays, recitals, and others.
41.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 115 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312 MoreLess Info
Showcasing the work of local artists, ChathamArts Gallery displays a variety of artwork in the mediums of fiber, metal, wood, and more. The gallery holds monthly receptions where the public can meet and view an artist and their work.
42.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Lake 7300 Lebanon Road, Mebane, NC 27302 MoreLess Info
Open to the public for boating and fishing, Lake Michael is filled with a variety of fish like bass and bream. The lake is surrounded by a park with trails, picnic areas, volleyball courts, and other facilities.
42.9 Miles
88% 164 votes
River Wilmington, NC MoreLess Info
Located in northeastern North Carolina, the Cape Fear River stretches 200+ miles to the Atlantic Ocean. The basin of the river is the largest in the state. A trail runs along the long stream and popular birding area.
43.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 103 S 5th Street, Mebane, NC 27302 MoreLess Info
For affordable fun, families, dates, and friends go to Buffalo Lanes Mebane Bowling Center. With $2 games and kids prizes, Buffalo Lanes knows how to show guests a good time on a dime.
45.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 871 Buck Swamp Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530 MoreLess Info
Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the Eastern Carolina Athletic Park is a 27-acre recreational site that features six fields for baseball and softball play. A restaurant, arcade fun center and 1,700 square foot fitness facility are featured at the park.
45.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 899 Coleman Ridge Road, Sanford, NC 27330 MoreLess Info
With 275 acres to explore, White Pines Nature Preserve offers visitors an area to hike among the native pine and oak trees. Portions of the preserve are made up of marshland, where visitors can observe ducks and heron.
47.2 Miles
92% 101 votes
Battlefields 5466 Harper House Road, Raleigh, NC 27524 MoreLess Info
The Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site marks the location of the largest civil war battle in North Carolina, in which 80,000 soldiers fought. Visitors can tour the Harper House, where wounded soldiers were treated, or visit the museum.
48.6 Miles
99% 145 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 676 East Hughes Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27217 MoreLess Info
Home to a variety of wild animals, Conservators' Center provides guests with both a fun and educational experience. Guided tours allow for close up looks at lions, tigers, wolves, bobcats and many other species.
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