Free & Cheap Things to Do in Highlands, NC

  • The list below includes 69 free or cheap things to do in or near Highlands, North Carolina, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Waterfalls, Art Gallery, Walking Trails and Movie Theaters.
  • From Dry Falls to Whiteside Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Highlands and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Franklin, Sylva, Walhalla and Clayton.
  • The list below includes 69 free or cheap things to do in or near Highlands, North Carolina, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Waterfalls, Art Gallery, Walking Trails and Movie Theaters.
  • From Dry Falls to Whiteside Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Highlands and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Franklin, Sylva, Walhalla and Clayton.
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31.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Tubing 1895 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Visitors can spend the day floating down Oconaluftee River on inflatable tubes with Smokey Mountain Tubing & Rafting. The shop offers tubes with bottoms for younger children, as well as life vests.
31.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Fishing 9400 Highway 197 North, Clarkesville, GA 30523 MoreLess Info
Blackhawk Fly Fishing provides guided fly fishing trips on a private two mile stretch of the Soque River. Guests can catch anglers and trout ranging from 3 pounds to 12 pounds.
31.3 Miles
- 2 votes
Camping Site 1679 Little River Campground Road, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a variety of recreational activities and 150 camp sites at Cascade Lake Recreation Area & Campground. The area features a beach and two lakes for boating, swimming, and fishing along with a 6 mile hiking loop.
31.5 Miles
93% 105 votes
Arts & Crafts Store 9982 hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA MoreLess Info
Located in Clarksville, Georgia, Mark of the Potter is an artisanal pottery firm that sells an eclectic mix of pottery and home decorations. Most of the items are formed from clay harvested from the local countryside.
31.5 Miles
90% 52 votes
Tubing 1681 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Travel the Oconaluftee River with Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak Rentals. This team offers guided float trips with added features and adventures such as rope swinging, nature watching and swimming.
31.5 Miles
88% 42 votes
Tubing 1847 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
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.
31.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 400-1 College Av, Clemson, SC 29631 MoreLess Info
Allen's Creations Inc-Frame & Art Gallery is a fine art gallery that features Civil War prints, African-American Military prints, and Clemson University art pieces. The gallery also has metal artwork on display.
31.6 Miles
96% 171 votes
Hiking Trails MP 451 Blue Ridge Parkway, Maggie Valley, NC MoreLess Info
Maggie Valley has many beautiful hiking locations, and Waterrock Knob is among the most beautiful. The Knob is perched at the apex of a 1.2-mile walking trail, and offers unparalleled views of the entire Maggie Valley.
31.7 Miles
97% 30 votes
Fishing 95 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 MoreLess Info
Known for its fly fishing services, Davidson River Outfitters offers guided fishing tours of the regional rivers of the Southern Appalachians. The shop also hosts instructional classes where visitors can learn how to fly tie and build rods.
31.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 8137 Hwy. 197 N, Clarkesville, GA MoreLess Info
Located next to the Soque River, Brigadoon Lodge offers a prime fly fishing spot for catching trout. The lodge is situated in the Chattahochee National Forest, with nearby trails surrounded by forests and springs for visitors to hike through.
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