- 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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420 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601
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One of the American South's most notable American art museums, the Greenville County Museum of Art exhibits a large collection of Andrew Wyeth watercolors, along with a notable group of paintings and prints by contemporary artist Jasper Johns.
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Greenville, South Carolina is home to Falls Park on the Reedy, a spacious park in the city's western district. The park is free to the public and is a popular spot for walking, cycling, roller blading, dog walking and relaxing in the shade.
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Family-owned and operated since 1869, historic Denver Downs Farm, is a working farm dedicated to agri-tourism. Bring your family and enjoy the fun of participating in dozens of attractions like the corn maze, hay rides, rope climbing and more.
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The West End is a neighborhood that features a variety of attractions, including a minor league baseball park and a spa. The site also includes dining and shopping options for guests to enjoy.
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Falls Park provides nature lovers with an oasis within the city. It is a multi-use facility that features art, and a collection of 'garden rooms.' Patrons may tour the gardens and learn of the horticulture and history of Falls Park.
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Greenfield's The Peace Center for the Performing Arts is a popular venue for concerts, recitals and theatrical productions. It is the largest performance space in the city and has excellent acoustics that make it popular with classical, jazz and country artists.
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Considered to make the world's best moonshine, the Dark Corner Distillery creates a range of whiskey in the historic traditions of the region. The distillery itself is rather small in size and is housed in an old building that was constructed in 1925.
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Three miles of trails winding along the Valley and Hiwassee Rivers make up the Murphy River Walk. The easy walk takes visitors through several different natural environments surrounding the historic town of Murphy.
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207 S. Main Street, Greenville, SC 29607
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Greenville History Tours â€' Tastes of the South is an excursion company that offers walking food tours that last 2.5-3 hours long. The company also provides art tours and tours of the local community.
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87 Peachtree Street, Murphy, NC 28906
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The Cherokee County Historical Museum Inc. is dedicated to preserving the local history of the area. The museum contains over 2000 artifacts of the Cherokee Indians, some dating back as far as the civil war.