- The list below includes 89 free or cheap things to do in or near Sapphire, North Carolina, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, National & State Parks, Waterfalls and Horseback Riding.
- From Whitewater Falls to Gorges State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sapphire and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Franklin, Highlands, Brevard and Sylva.
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135 Smokemont Riding Stable Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Trail ride tours are a fantastic way to explore Cherokee, North Carolina. One of the most popular purveyors of equestrian adventures is Smokemont Riding Stables. Seasoned and novice riders love to appreciate Cherokee's beauty atop a calm, sure-footed horse.
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Enjoy a relaxing trip down Oconaluftee River with Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft of Cherokee. Adventurers of all ages are welcome to participate, and each trip includes a tour guide and equipment rental.
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The latest and greatest box office hits are on the menu at REI Cinemas in Easley. Stop by the concession stand before the show for a complete movie-going experience. Discounts are offered for children, seniors, military and college students.
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Nettles Park is a community park the features soccer, baseball, and softball fields. The park also has a fenced in dog park, playground, shelters for picnics, and a variety of walking paths.
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Tours and re-enactments are held at the historic Woodburn Plantation. The culture of the plantation is good for educational trips, especially the antiques and artifacts of the family who once ran the plantation.
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Situated on 15-acres of forestry, the Historic Johnson Farm is a heritage education center that is maintained by Henderson County Public Schools. The farm features animals, tours, nature trails, and school field trips.
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Operating each year during the holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, Tiny Town is a sprawling miniature town set up as a light display. Tiny Town is free to visit, although the operators do encourage donations.
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2 miles north of Cherokee, NC, on US-441, Cherokee, NC
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The information hub of Oconaluftee Islands Park is the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The center sits inside Great Smokey Mountains Natoinal Park, and is one of the first park visitor centers to be built using completely clean, ecologically responsible parts, techniques and fuels.
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Providing a full day adventure to older children and adults, Raft & Rail offers a special combination package. Guests ride a train up the Nantahala River Gorge then combine the trip with whitewater rafting, a zipline canopy tour, or a Jeep tour.
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A fly fishing outfitter and guide service, Fly Fishing the Smokies offers daily guided fly fishing trips out of multiple locations, including Bryson City. The service offers an array of summer specials.