- 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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1 Historic Courthouse Sq, Ste 400, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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The Henderson Cty Heritage Museum is a historical museum that collects, exhibits, and preserves a collection of cultural artifacts from the inception of Henderson County. The museum has six rooms that span 2,000-sqft.
45.5 Miles
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8065 South Main Street, White County, Cleveland, GA 30545
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A miniature golf course designed in keeping with Helen's German mountain town theme, Bavarian Mountain Miniature Golf offers two courses with uniquely and challengingly designed holes. The course hosts private parties, and also features an arcade.
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A part of the Chattahoochee National Forest, Vogel State Park offers beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the autumn season. The park also includes multiple hiking trails, picnic areas, campgrounds and a lake which is open for boating.
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A traditional bowling center, Tarheel Lanes Family Recreation Center is suitable for open bowling, league play and birthday parties. The center offers automatic scoring, a game room and a snack bar with food, drinks and adult beverages.
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Featuring a river and a creek, Meeks Park can be used for fishing, picnics, hiking and sports including baseball, softball, tennis and disc golf. The park provides a canine recreation area, swimming pools, a skate park and open fields.
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Nantahala National Forest, Murphy, NC 28906
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Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, and a variety of other recreational activities at Hanging Dog Recreation Area. The area offers access to Hiwassee Lake where visitors can also enjoy fishing and boating.
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A city park that spans 19 acres, Patton Park has an aquatic center with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a skate park, basketball, tennis, and racquetball courts, and pavilions and picnic areas that can be reserved.
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100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
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Visit the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina to enjoy lush gardens, exotic plants and other treats for the senses. Photography is allowed and encouraged. Wear comfortable shoes and plan to spend several delightful hours here.
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765 Murphy Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512
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North Georgia's Premier Fishing Guide Service offer full and half day trips on the local lakes where patrons can fish and enjoy the mountains and wildlife, including bald eagles. They supply all the necessary equipment, bait and knowledge.
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1340 E Gilbert St, Hendersonville, NC
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The Western North Carolina Air Museum showcases how passenger flying used to be with a historic arrangement that allows guests to get close to the planes. There is an on-site active airport with the traditional grass pathways and antique airplanes on display.