- TripBuzz found 63 things to do with kids in or near Highlands, North Carolina, including 53 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Franklin, Sylva, Walhalla and Sapphire.
- From Dry Falls to Glen Falls, the Highlands area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Waterfalls, Walking Trails, Movie Theaters and Botanical Gardens.
- Located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains, the city of Highlands, North Carolina is a popular residential and tourist destination. Located within the Nantahala National Forest, locals and visitors enjoy the scenic views, outdoor recreation and the artistic culture. Summer activities include the cities many festivals, hiking and fishing, while the winter months are popular for taking in a show at one of the areas four theatres.
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Andy's Trout Farm is located in foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and offers waterfalls, rustic cabins and top-notch trout fishing. This quiet tourist attraction accommodates weddings and field trips.
12.2 Miles
With over 2,000 acres of Georgia wilderness to view, Sky Valley Resort is nestled between national forests for a rustic looking getaway with all of the modern amenities. Guests can enjoy golf, tennis courts, an outdoor pool and even ski slopes.
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Ruby Cinemas is a small 4 screen movie theater that airs first run films with digital projection and 3D films. The theater is independently owned and operated and offers online ticketing.
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Featuring 24 AMF lanes, Franklin Lanes provides both open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The center offers a tiki bar with drinks, karaoke and flat-screen televisions along with a skating rink.
13.2 Miles
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1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC
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The 1,500-seat Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is located in Franklin, North Carolina. Its packed performance schedule includes concerts, musicals, 'straight' plays, ballets, modern dance presentations and other creative events.
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Franklin, North Carolina is home to Fun Factory Franklin, a gigantic entertainment complex. Its most popular features include laser tag, video games, bowling, mini-golf and bumper cars. Birthday parties are welcome.
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Entertaining in a scary way, Where Shadows Walk features tours of haunted houses, buildings and graveyards. Along with cemetery tours, there are also historical and special holiday outings dedicated to seeing and experiencing ghosts.
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The building that was once Franklin, North Carolina's county jail is now the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum. The Museum has eight rooms crammed with gems, jewelry, mineral samples and information related to mining and gemology.
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Located in the Smokey Mountains, the Scottish Tartans Museum in downtown Franklin, North Carolina features displays of Highland historical dress. The museum, which was established in 1963, is also home to an expansive gift shop.
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86 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
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The historic Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center is a museum and gift shop that was founded to study the origins and development of the tartans. The museum has artifacts including rare Scottish books, kilts, and sporrans.