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Free in Davidson

7 local spots in Davidson. Several museums have free evenings during the week, too.

No free events listed in Davidson this weekend yet. These Davidson spots are good bets.

Free spots in Davidson

All of Davidson
Free entry

Art gallery

Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College

Davidson College's art galleries in the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center, at the corner of Griffith and Main streets. The college says its galleries are free and open to the community.

315 N Main St · Davidson

Free entry

Nature preserve and lake access

Lake Davidson Nature Preserve

Town nature preserve behind Davidson Day School with the 0.5-mile Sterling Martin Trail loop, picnic tables, a gazebo and public lake access for personal watercraft. Watercraft rentals and guided tours are offered through Davidson Parks & Recreation; there are no restrooms on site.

750 Jetton St · Davidson

Free entry

Town park

Abersham/Allison Park

About 240 acres of passive recreation land with a large picnic shelter and a paved greenway that continues into Fisher Farm Park. Together with Fisher Farm and the Allison property it forms a little over 600 acres of contiguous parkland.

3540 Pleasant Garden Dr · Davidson

Free entry

Lakeside bar

The Cabin

Lakeside bar on Lake Norman with cocktails, wine and draft, bottled and canned beer, plus indoor seating and a patio over the water. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and music trivia on some dates.

400 North Harbor Place Drive, Ste A · Davidson Landing

Free entry

Town park with lake access

Parham Park

Five-acre park on Lake Cornelius with a natural surface trail, 14 exercise stations, a small lawn, playground, picnic areas and public lake access for personal watercraft. There are no restrooms on site.

805 Lake Park Dr. · Davidson

Free entry

Garden square park

Faulkner Square Park

Formal garden square in the St. Alban's neighborhood with planting beds, a decorative trellis, bench seating and turf play areas. There are no restrooms on site.

222 South Faulkner Way · St. Alban's

Free entry

Neighborhood park and playground

Forest Park Playground

Neighborhood park with a playground, swings, wooded paths, shaded picnic tables and an improved wetland area. There are no restrooms or drinking fountains on site.

421 North Faulkner Way · St. Alban's

FAQ

Where can I go for free in Davidson?

Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College (315 N Main St), Lake Davidson Nature Preserve (750 Jetton St), Abersham/Allison Park (3540 Pleasant Garden Dr), The Cabin (400 North Harbor Place Drive, Ste A), Parham Park (805 Lake Park Dr.) and 2 more.

What's on in Davidson this weekend?

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