- 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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22.2 Miles
The Jackson County Museum curates collections about the region's history and culture. Visitors can browse exhibits, photographs, artifacts, writings, and art work from the area's native beginnings to the present.
22.3 Miles
With a German-born brewmaster, Heinzelmannchen Brewery crafts several traditional German beers as well as seasonal and specialty brews. The brewery, named after the German word for gnome, is open Monday through Saturday for tours and tastings.
22.3 Miles
Located behind the Sylva Pool, Poteet Park was named for former town employee Charles Poteet and was designed with input from children. There is a large playground with wooden structures, benches and covered picnic areas.
22.5 Miles
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3 votes
Off Rich Mountain Road, Walhalla, SC 29691
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Visitors can hike the 1,769 ft. elevation trail towards a summit at Buzzard Roost Heritage Preserve. The trail features a variety of plant species like stoneroot. At the summit, there is a picnic area.
22.5 Miles
Formerly Thunder Alley Lanes, the newly renovated Country Side Lanes has 22 high performance alleys for traditional or league bowling. The facilities also provide a snack bar, billiards and an arcade area.
22.7 Miles
Featuring 22 lanes of bowling, Country Side Bowling Lanes provides bowlers with shoe rental and a pro shop. It also has arcade games, pool and air hockey tables and a snack bar offering food, soft drinks and alcohol.
22.7 Miles
A traditional, 22 lane bowling alley, Thunder Lanes of Sylva offers open bowling as well as tournament and league play. The alley also has a video game arcade, pool tables, and a snack bar.
23.4 Miles
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7 votes
8 Good Neighbor Lane, Brevard, NC 28712
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As a fish farm, Morgan Mill & Balsam Grove Trout Fishing offers visitors public fishing opportunities in a regularly stocked trout pond. Visitors can get any fish caught at the pond cleaned and packed on ice by staff.
23.8 Miles
End Of The Road Studios serves as a home, studio, and gallery for artists and couple Stan Dubose and Robin Anne Cooper. The gallery was built on the historic DuBose family farm.
25.1 Miles
Sweet Retreat is a family fun center which sets itself apart from other 'entertainment centers' by offering ice cream, frozen yogurt, and hand-made chocolate. Attractions include an arcade, mini golf, go carts, and laser tag.