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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38.9 Miles
81% 276 votes
Specialty Museums 8808 North Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 MoreLess Info
Charlemagne's Kingdom is an Alpine Model Railway Museum which features a 50 foot exhibit of HO scale German Model Railroad complete with the intricate details of German architecture and terrain in its multi-featured landscape.
39.0 Miles
80% 20 votes
Tubing 9917 Hwy 75N, Helen, GA 30545 MoreLess Info
Helen Tubing is a location offering tubing trips as well as a waterpark to those who visit. During the warmer months, visitors enjoy tubing down the nearby river or enjoying the aquatic attractions located at the waterpark.
39.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 5515 Calhoun Memorial Highway, Easley, SC 29640 MoreLess Info
Guests of Tri-City Lanes can make use of 20 lanes of bowling, complete with automated scoring machines. Also available are pool tables, video games, a snack bar and party room.
39.2 Miles
95% 1856 votes
Scenic Drives TN MoreLess Info
Clingmans Dome is the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors of this site who choose to go hiking will have the opportunity to take in scenic views and spot wildlife in the area.
39.5 Miles
90% 124 votes
Bridges Little Gap Creek, Greenville, SC MoreLess Info
Built in 1820, Poinsett Bridge has been named on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge is mostly intact and has a 14 foot gothic arch, there are trails and picnic areas surrounding the bridge for visitors to enjoy.
39.6 Miles
98% 1252 votes
Mountains 180 Spur, Blairsville, GA 30512 MoreLess Info
A part of the Blue Ridge mountain range, Brasstown Bald Mountain is the highest natural point in Georgia. Visitors can enjoy a hike to the top or can avail the shuttle service to the visitor center located at the base of the mountain.
39.6 Miles
76% 86 votes
Farms & Ranches 3806 Centerville Road, Anderson, SC 29625 MoreLess Info
Since 1988, Split Creek Farm, has been making award-winning goat dairy products including milk, artisan cheeses and fudge. Visitors are welcome to tour the operation and visit with the goats, as well as stop by the store to sample the amazing products.
39.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Museum 2319 Duncan Bridge Road, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 MoreLess Info
A combination museum and retail shop, the Gourd Place offers a wide variety of crafts featuring gourds. Items on offer include masks, drums, decorative planters, ornaments, dolls, toys, and a variety of other gourd crafts.
39.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 5065 Calhoun Memorial Highway, Easley, SC 29640 MoreLess Info
The latest and greatest box office hits are on the menu at REI Cinemas in Easley. Stop by the concession stand before the show for a complete movie-going experience. Discounts are offered for children, seniors, military and college students.
40.1 Miles
75% 40 votes
Bus Tours 305 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
Lasting a total of 90 minutes, The Trolley Company - Historic Hendersonville Tour provides guests the opportunity to tour the historic city by trolley. Each tour is led by an experienced guide that teaches about local history and landmarks.
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