Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waynesville, NC

  • The list below includes 88 free or cheap things to do in or near Waynesville, North Carolina, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
  • From Haywood County Visitor Center to The Strand at 38 Main, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waynesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cherokee, Hartford, Brevard and Pisgah Forest.
  • The list below includes 88 free or cheap things to do in or near Waynesville, North Carolina, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Children's Play Area, Movie Theaters and Recreation Centers.
  • From Haywood County Visitor Center to The Strand at 38 Main, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waynesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cherokee, Hartford, Brevard and Pisgah Forest.
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30.6 Miles
66% 62 votes
Specialty Museums 86 East Main Street, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Located in the Smokey Mountains, the Scottish Tartans Museum in downtown Franklin, North Carolina features displays of Highland historical dress. The museum, which was established in 1963, is also home to an expansive gift shop.
30.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Art Gallery 26 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
The Pantaleo Art Gallery At Main Street Coffee & Tea is an art gallery filled with a large variety of photography. Visitors commonly enjoy visiting the gallery when stopping by the shop for coffee or tea.
30.7 Miles
96% 110 votes
Specialty Museums Phillips Street, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
The building that was once Franklin, North Carolina's county jail is now the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum. The Museum has eight rooms crammed with gems, jewelry, mineral samples and information related to mining and gemology.
30.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 36 W Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Historical Society of Macon County, the Macon County Historical Museum is a museum filled with exhibits and artifacts displaying the history of the local area. The museum also contains genealogical records and a gift shop.
30.8 Miles
99% 115 votes
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USA Raft

Rafting 13490 US Hwy 25/70, Marshall, NC 28753 MoreLess Info
Marshall, North Carolina is home to USA Raft, a whitewater rafting company that offers a variety of adrenaline-pumping adventures. USA Raft offers 9 different whitewater rafting trips, and also offers kayaking excursions..
30.9 Miles
84% 302 votes
Horseback Riding Highway 321, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
All skill levels of riders can be accommodated at the Smoky Mountain Riding Stables. The natural beauty of the horseback riding trails within the National Park allows the ride to act as a nature viewing experience as well.
31.1 Miles
91% 635 votes
Horseback Riding 1409 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Rather than a flat trail, Sugarland Riding Stables runs along mountainous terrain so that guests get better views of the Great Smoky Mountains. No experience is necessary to ride, meaning children are welcome.
32.0 Miles
92% 143 votes
Science Museums 400 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
Hendersonville's Mineral & Lapidary Museum is a mecca for rockhounds throughout the United States. The museum contains thousands of mineral and gem specimens, including many that were unearthed locally. It is also known for its fossil collection.
32.0 Miles
95% 59 votes
Aquariums 511 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
Team ECCO Ocean Center & Aquarium features over 75 species of fish and reptiles in 20 displays. Animals that can be seen there include red footed tortoises, stingrays, eels, lions, lizards, sharks and spider crabs.
32.1 Miles
88% 89 votes
Children's Museums 318 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
Kids love Hands On! A Child's Gallery, a children's museum that encourages touching the exhibits. Children and their parents learn about science, nature and basic life skills through interactive presentations and touchable displays. Children younger than 1 receive free admission.
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