- 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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Found near Fontana Lake, the Tsali Recreation Area is most known for its extensive trail system than spans roughly 42 miles. The site features a four loop system that is open to hikers, horseback riders, and bikers.
33.7 Miles
With views of the Tusquitee Mountains, Lake Chatuge Recreation Area offers visitors an area to boat, swim, and fish. It also has a trail circling the lake that visitors can walk on.
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Music and dancing go hand in hand at the Stompin' Ground in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Live musical acts include bluegrass and country singers. Square dancing and line dancing are also popular here.
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Located in the mountains, Sunburst Adventures provides visitors with a range of outdoor activities to try like ATV trail rides, horseback riding, ziplines, flyboarding, and more. There are also peacocks, goats, llamas, and other animals on its property.
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Equestrian tour company Queen's Farm Stables is located in Waynesville, North Carolina. All excursions are guided by seasoned staff members who are also expert riders. Each trip includes plenty of time for photography.
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283 Highway 255, Sautee Nacoochee, GA
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The historic Sautee Nacoochee Community Center is an educational center that was established to recognize the importance of saving the heritage of the surrounding community. The community center is home to the Nacoochee Indian Mound.
34.6 Miles
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Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, Pisgah Forest, NC
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Pisgah Forest, North Carolina is home to the Cradle of Forestry, the birth place of forest conservation in the United States. The Cradle contains the nation's first forestry school. Visitors should not miss the Exhibit Hall, which is packed with video clips and historic artifacts.
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Cozy Creek Cabin is a two bed, two bath cabin with a modern interior that sits on 1.5 acres. The cabin is at a 4,300 ft elevation in the mountains and a creek runs through the property.
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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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Bowling alleys, a sports bar and pool tables are some of the entertaining things to be done at the Clarkesville Lanes. Snack-bar specialties can be served on the lanes.