- The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Hiawassee, Georgia, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Recreation Centers, Paddleboarding and Art Gallery.
- From Fred Hamilton Gardens to Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hiawassee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Helen, Blairsville, Sautee Nacoochee and Murphy.
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Many trip times are offered on a daily basis during the rafting season through Wildwater Ltd. Rafting. The company also provides shuttle service, an on-site restaurant, and wet suits available for rental.
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Whitewater rafting trips are offered through Carolina Outfitters. Guests can choose from guide-in-boat, guide-assisted or unguided trips along the Nantahala River for whitewater rafting all season. Previous experience is not required.
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Located on the Ocoee River in the Appalachian Mountains, Carolina Ocoee is a family-owned rafting company providing memorable and scenic raft tours. Tours are guided by experienced local residents with over 20 years of experience in the rafting business.
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Located over 14 wooded acres, the Ocoee River Basic Canopy Tour is actually an extension of the Wildwater Ocoee Center. The attraction features three sky bridges, 9 zip line sections, and a three-level platform with long range views of the area.
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891 Old Cashes Valley Road, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Nestled in the North Georgia Mountains on a tract spanning 165 acres, Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge offers ziplines that span valleys, creeks, pastures, and other natural scenery. Some lines are over a mile in length.
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Amicalola Falls State Park is a 1,000 acre state park featuring 12 miles of hiking trails. Amicalola is Cherokee for Tumbling Waters, which describes the park fittingly due to the scenic cascading waterfalls.
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An abandoned attempt to link Charleston and Cincinnati, Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel was never completed. Visitors can now walk halfway through the 1600 ft long tunnel, which was also used by Clemson University as an ideal location for curing blue cheese.
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Designed for use by all types of outdoorsmen, Tsali Recreation Area provides several trails for horseback riding, bike riding, walking or hiking. With beautiful views, this picturesque park further offers a boat ramp and camping grounds for added enjoyment.
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226 Everett Street, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Train enthusiasts love the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, a 'living museum' of functioning passenger trains from a bygone era. Visitors may choose from a variety of fun ride packages, and families with children should not miss their chance to ride the 'Polar Express.'
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A fun activity for all ages, everyone is welcome to try gem hunting at the Nantahala Gorge Ruby Mine. An educated and knowledgeable staff will further assist with stone identification as well as cutting, cleaning and shining any discovered treasure.