- 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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The Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum is a historical and educational museum that displays over 20,000 sets of salt and pepper shakers from around the globe. The museum also has a sister museum in Spain.
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Shoot-em Up Cinema is a movie and amusement experience in one. Visitors receive 3-D glasses and mount a mechanical horse to embark on an interactive laser shooting motion theatre adventure. Non-moving horses are reserved for those who want a calmer outing.
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Strung with miles of hiking trails and many species of trees, Great Smokey Mountains National Park lets visitors take in the mountain views at their park. A few buildings of the original settlers of the region can be seen here.
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Located on the Pigeon River in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Smoky Mountain Outdoors offers charter white water rafting trips suitable and customizable for all ages and experience levels.
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Specializing in stripers, bass, and catfish, Papa Loyds Boys Fishing Charters offers guided fishing tours of different lakes in the region. The charter provides the equipment for fishing, and the fish is divided evenly among the group.
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A multi-use recreational and performing arts complex, the Anderson Civic Center contains marked fields for teams sports as well as general-use playgrounds. In addition, the facility has an auditorium and amphitheater for plays and music performances.
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee is home to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, known for its gigantic shark exhibits. Kids and adults love its underwater tunnel, constructed of clear plexiglass, which makes for a truly immersive experience. The Aquarium is also a popular place for field trips.
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Christ in the Smokies Museum & Gardens is a museum featuring 3D dioramas of scenes detailing the life of Christ. These dioramas utilize life size figures, music, and special effects. Visitors will also find a garden and a gift shop.
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The oldest and widely considered to be the scariest haunted house in Gatlinburg is the Mysterious Mansion. Secret passages, dark corridors, a dank dungeon, and winding staircases create a scary maze through the realm of fantasy and fear.
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Evoking theaters of the 1890s, Gatlinburg's Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre presents a variety of live musical comedy shows. The theater was designated a National Historical Treasure by the city, and prides itself on unpredictability.