- The list below includes 42 free or cheap things to do in or near West Jefferson, North Carolina, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
- From Mount Jefferson State Natural Area to Ashe County Cheese Factory and Store, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Jefferson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk.
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            Mount Airy's Creekside Stadium 10 is a movie theater that screens new releases. A visit to the cool, darkened theater is wonderfully refreshing after a day in the famous North Carolina heat and humidity.        
    
    
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            Buffalo Mountain Park is located on the north slope of Buffalo Mountain. Hiking is the most popular activity, with trails ranging from beginner to advanced. Guests also make use of this 725-acre natural preserve for picnicking and nature programs.        
    
    
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                100 W Millard Street, Johnson City, TN 37604
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            At Johnson City Public Library, visitors can choose from a wide selection of books to checkout, as well as audio books, e-books, and more. The library has a lounge with scenic views of the surrounding mountains.        
    
    
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            Suitable for individuals, groups and private events, Johnson City Family Skate Center features public and private skating sessions, juniors roller derby and arcade games. The center also offers skate rental and a snack bar with food and drinks.        
    
    
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            Serving as the cultural hub of Johnson City, TN, the Princeton Arts Center has many activities to attract people of all ages. The center features meeting space, an art studio, an outdoor play area, gallery space, and a dance/exercise studio.        
    
    
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                East Tennessee State University, 363 Stout Drive, Johnson City, TN 37614
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            Stories of the Appalachian culture are on display at B. Carroll Reece Museum through a collection of over 20,000 artifacts. Interactive kiosks, videos and rotating art exhibits are also offered. Open Monday through Friday.        
    
    
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                220 Catawba Meadows Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
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            The Beanstalk Journey Zipline connects fifteen interconnected islands in the sky through sky bridges and ziplines. Visitors can visit each of these islands, play on the adventure playground, play Frisbee golf, or try their luck at beach volleyball.        
    
    
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            The Outpost offers guided canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and stand up paddle boarding trips on the Catawba River. They also offer equipment rentals and trip takers can view a variety of aquatic wildlife.        
    
    
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            Holiday Lanes is a local bowling alley that provides a number of entertaining amenities for visitors to enjoy. Cosmic bowling, birthday party hosting, tournaments, and a bar with drink specials are a few of the amenities available.        
    
    
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            Traditional ten pin bowling is available across 12 individual lanes at Mt Airy Bowling Lanes. All lanes have computerized scorekeeping systems, and the venue has a full service snack bar which brings food orders directly to the lanes.