- 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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Located on a 250 acre area, Trackrock Stables offers riding lessons for learners of all ages. The stables also offer guided trail rides through the scenic countryside, as well as camping and cabin rentals.
40.7 Miles
Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the Smithgall Woods Conservation Area. This popularity is due to Dukes Creek which is one of the premier trout fishing spots in northern Georgia that allows for catch and releasing fishing.
40.8 Miles
Operating each year during the holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, Tiny Town is a sprawling miniature town set up as a light display. Tiny Town is free to visit, although the operators do encourage donations.
41.1 Miles
Dukes Creek Falls Trail is a 1.9 round trip hiking trail that culminates in the visiting of a waterfall. The area has a recorded history back to the 16th century when Spanish explores visited it.
41.2 Miles
With private party rooms available for reservation, Par-Tee Time offers a heated indoor play area with inflatable bounce houses for kids to play in. There is also a putt-putt course and batting cages.
41.4 Miles
A place friendly for kids and adults, the Palmetto Moonshine Zoo On The Roof offers a fun stop for kids and a souvenir for adults. Free samples are offered, and picnic benches are open for all year round.
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4381 Town Creek School Rd, Blairsville, GA
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Model train enthusiasts make it a point to visit the Misty Mountain Model Railroad in Blairsville, Georgia. This gigantic O-scale layout is the largest private specimen in the United States. The model is located adjacent to the historic Misty Mountain Railroad Depot.
42.2 Miles
Visitors can interact with alpacas and learn about how they are raised at Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm. The gift shop features a variety of products made from their own alpacas.
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570 N Fishtrap Road, Easley, SC 29640
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Saluda River Rafting Adventures is an excursion company that offers camping trips, river tubing adventures, and inflatable kayak tours on the Saluda River. The company gives special discounts for military personnel.
42.4 Miles
There are plenty of springs, waterfalls, and trails uniting them in the 9,115 acres of the Raven Cliffs preserve. It is very popular among the wildlife watchers, with deer, black bears, and raccoons being the most spotted animals.