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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48.9 Miles
59% 332 votes
Maze 919 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
The entire family can enjoy the Amazing Mirror Maze which is part of the Ripley's franchise within the city. Surprising corners, dead ends, and continuous circles mean that every experience is unique.
48.9 Miles
75% 167 votes
Arcades 115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
With 145 arcade and ticket games, Arcadia – Planet Fun promotes an old-time arcade feeling, alongside rides to the top of Gatlinburg's Space Needle, Old Tyme photography, and an italian-style bistro on-site. A theatre venue also presents live performances.
48.9 Miles
98% 623 votes
Comedy Clubs 115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
HYPNOTIZED! Comedy Hypnosis Show with Guy Michaels is a show where audience members can watch others be hypnotized and be hypnotized themselves, and then put in comedic situations. DVDs of the show are available for purchase afterward.
48.9 Miles
84% 302 votes
Horseback Riding Highway 321, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
All skill levels of riders can be accommodated at the Smoky Mountain Riding Stables. The natural beauty of the horseback riding trails within the National Park allows the ride to act as a nature viewing experience as well.
48.9 Miles
91% 635 votes
Horseback Riding 1409 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Rather than a flat trail, Sugarland Riding Stables runs along mountainous terrain so that guests get better views of the Great Smoky Mountains. No experience is necessary to ride, meaning children are welcome.
48.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 134-A N Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621 MoreLess Info
At Burgundy Blues Club 134, visitors can relax on some of the couches near the stage while enjoying live blues music. The club has a restaurant that serves American classic dishes, while the bar serves beer.
49.0 Miles
91% 4709 votes
Distilleries 903 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Experience true Tennessee moonshine at the Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery in Gatlinburg. Sold in Mason jars, Ole Smoky Moonshine is available in plain, lemon, cherry, apple pie and blackberry flavors.
49.0 Miles
57% 1389 votes
Specialty Museums 800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Come to the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a look at some of the craziest exhibits around. Guests always leave feeling utterly amaze and looking forward to their next visit.
49.0 Miles
99% 4014 votes
Rafting 453 Brookside Village Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Get up close and personal with the wilderness on a whitewater rafting excursion from Smoky Mountain Outdoors. Safety equipment and instruction are include in the price of each trip, and no prior experience is required.
49.0 Miles
95% 56 votes
History Museums 101 S. Main St., Anderson, SC 29624 MoreLess Info
Celebrating history and preservation, Anderson County Museum has one the Award of Achievement for the quality of preservation they demand. Exhibits include a hot air balloon, agriculture, Buena Vista, and much more.
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