- The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Saluda, North Carolina, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Ziplines, Waterfalls, Kayaking and Tubing.
- From Pearson's Falls to The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Saluda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hendersonville, Brevard, Pisgah Forest and Lake Lure.
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US 64, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC
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A $4 parking fee grants visitors admission to the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area. This popular destination is excellent for hiking, biking, grilling and fishing. Visitors who wish to fish must have a valid North Carolina fishing license.
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The Fort Hill Plantation was owned by statesman John C. Calhoun from 1825 to 1850. Calhoun sold the plantation to the state to establish an agricultural college, and the home is furnished with artifacts belonging to his family.
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150 Discovery Lane, Clemson, SC 29631
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Featuring 295-acres of landscapes, gardens, and nature trails, South Carolina Botanical Gardens, is an ideal place to getaway and experience the beauty of nature. On the site is a 70-acre arboretum, butterfly garden, and wildflower meadow.
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Lee Gallery promotes visual arts through exhibitions that explore contemporary issues in art, architecture, cultural diversity and collaborative approaches to art making. Final thesis juries and a final year exhibition are held in this historic gallery built in 1958.
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Cozy Creek Cabin is a two bed, two bath cabin with a modern interior that sits on 1.5 acres. The cabin is at a 4,300 ft elevation in the mountains and a creek runs through the property.
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Established in 1930, the Fike Recreation Center is a recreational building that features a 30' climbing wall, six basketball courts, and a wellness zone. The facility is also home to the McHugh Natatorium and a .1-mile indoor track.
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Whiteside Mountain is a mountain that offers a National Recreation Trail along 700-foot cliffs. Depending on visibility, hikers can see Blue Ridge Escarpment, Chattooga River headwaters, Highlands and Cashiers, and northern South Carolina.
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Linville Gorge Wilderness Area offers 39 miles of trails that run through the area, some of which require climbing rocks. Anglers often catch Brown and rainbow trout within the area.
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The Hawksbill Mountain Trail provides a hike to the summit of the mountain, offering a scenic view at an elevation of 4,009 feet. Hikers who are interested in photo opportunities may enjoy the view of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area from the top of the mountain.
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On the east side of Linville Gorge, Sitting Bear Trail features a 3/4 mile, steep hike to the top of the mountain. The area provides a variety of plant and animal life and access to camping and climbing areas.