- TripBuzz found 63 things to do with kids in or near Highlands, North Carolina, including 53 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Franklin, Sylva, Walhalla and Sapphire.
- From Dry Falls to Glen Falls, the Highlands area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Waterfalls, Walking Trails, Movie Theaters and Botanical Gardens.
- Located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains, the city of Highlands, North Carolina is a popular residential and tourist destination. Located within the Nantahala National Forest, locals and visitors enjoy the scenic views, outdoor recreation and the artistic culture. Summer activities include the cities many festivals, hiking and fishing, while the winter months are popular for taking in a show at one of the areas four theatres.
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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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207 Keowee Trail, Clemson, SC 29631
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Named for a former Clemson mayor, Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park offers access to Lake Hartwell and includes a boardwalk. The park can be used for walking and picnics and includes benches and a pavilion.
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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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3228 Asheville HWY, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School offers climbing training and equipment throughout the United States' southeast including North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia. The company is certified under American Mountain Guides Association.
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62 Vintage Lane, Maggie Valley, NC
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Motorcycle buffs enjoy visiting the Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The museum is dedicated to vintage motorcycles, accessories and paraphenalia. There are over 300 motorcycles in the institution's permanent collection.
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Stand-up paddleboard tour provider Southern Water Trails LLC is based in Hiawassee, Georgia. Kids and adults enjoy exploring the local waterways on their own self-propelled, floating board. All gear rental fees are included in the tour price.
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Owned by Clemson University, Doug Kingsmore Stadium is a baseball stadium used primarily for NCAA baseball. The stadium provides seating for 4,500 along with plaza and patio areas, concession stands, batting cages and a large replay screen.
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150 Foster Park Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546
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With views of the surrounding hills and lake, Towns County Recreation Center has a gym for visitors to work out in. The gym has cardio equipment, weights, elliptical machines, and more.
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Live music, second-run movies, and classic films are among the attractions that bring individuals to The Strand at 38 Main, a cinema and music venue. The venue seats 412 individuals and is housed in a historic building constructed in 1945.
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The Haywood County Tourism Visitors Center has a wealth of information available for visitors to the area. It features brochures and flyers about local attractions, and a knowledgeable and helpful staff to answer questions.