- 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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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.
32.9 Miles
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.
33.0 Miles
Almost 200 feet high, Toccoa Falls provides excellent views of the waterfalls and the surrounding area, including the woods and the stream and calm pools below. The 100 yard gravel path to the falls is flat and handicap accessible.
33.1 Miles
Fred Hamilton Gardens are botanical gardens which feature more that 400 varieties of rhododendron and a variety of other flowers and plants such as trillium, magnolias and more. The gardens also include multiple trails and offer scenic views of Lake Chatuge and Brasstown Bald.
33.2 Miles
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1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546
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Established in 1982, the Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden features a large array of rhododendrons in addition to a variety of other flowers and trees, including azaleas and violets. The garden hosts special events and gatherings.
33.4 Miles
Located in Toccoa's historic downtown, Dream Givers Gallery offers crafts, art, and other gifts for visitors to purchase. The gallery regularly hosts exhibits containing art from different local craftsmen and artists.
33.6 Miles
Waynesville Recreation Center is a fitness facility. It has a sports equipment, 1/10 mile track, pools and 'water park', basketball and volleyball courts, and two racquetball courts. Along with spotless washrooms and locker rooms.
33.6 Miles
Once a WWII military training camp, visitors to Currahee Military Museum can look over the historic horse stable, or enjoy the 6,000 square feet of military based museum displays. Showcasing over one hundred years of history, the museum is located in a renovated military depot.
33.6 Miles
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160 N Alexander Street, Toccoa, GA 30577
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The Stephens County Historical Society is a group dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the local area. The society operates several museums, including an over 6,000 square-foot military historical museum.
33.6 Miles
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1056 Chatuge Dam Road, Hayesville, NC 28904
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At 144 feet tall, Chatuge Dam & Recreation Area features a large dam for visitors to bike and walk on. While on the trail, visitors can see panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.