- 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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29.7 Miles
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226 Everett Street, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Wildwater Nantahala Raft & Rail - Private Trips offers opportunities for inexperienced and experienced rafters to spend all day on the water in a new, fun, and adrenaline pumping environment.
29.8 Miles
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U.S. 441 at Oconaluftee Visitors Center, Cherokee, NC
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A unique collection of farm buildings assembled from various locations throughout the park compose the Mountain Farm Museum. The buildings include a house, barn, springhouse, smokehouse, and applehouse which are made of logs.
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Visitors to Hickory Flat Pottery in Clarkesville, Georgia are greeted by the shop's owner and operator. She produces the bulk of the pottery sold there, and the rest is created by an apprentice. Each pieced is fully hand-crafted and is safe to use in hot and cold applications.
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14157 US Highway 19/74 West, Bryson City, NC 28713
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At Endless River Adventures in Bryson City, North Carolina, patrons get a taste of truly active tourism. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are the company's most popular services, and guided fly fishing journeys are also available. Reservations are required for most activities.
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End of the Trail is a Native American owned & operated horseback riding facility. They offer guided trail rides through the Smoky Mountains for patrons of all ages and no experience with horses is necessary.
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307 Johnson Street Pickens, Pickens, SC
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Housed in a 1903 jail, Pickens County Museum of Art and History hosts local historical items including Native American artifacts, Confederate Army items and art galleries. The museum also features a shop that offers local and regional arts and crafts.
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200 Old Hendersonville Highway, Brevard, NC 28712
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Visitors can explore the oldest stand frame house in Western North Carolina at the Allison-Deaver House. The house was originally built in 1815 and now serves as a tribute to early settlers.
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The Pickens County Museum collects and preserves artifacts and other archival materials. The museum's gift shop sells jewelry, pottery, ceramics, and Native American art for those who wish to purchase a souvenir.
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135 Smokemont Riding Stable Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Trail ride tours are a fantastic way to explore Cherokee, North Carolina. One of the most popular purveyors of equestrian adventures is Smokemont Riding Stables. Seasoned and novice riders love to appreciate Cherokee's beauty atop a calm, sure-footed horse.
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Highway 441 and Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Cherokee, North Carolina is home to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The institution explores the history of the Cherokee Nation, with a particular emphasis on its role in the history of the United States.