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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28.7 Miles
85% 34 votes
Mountains Linville, NC MoreLess Info
The summit of Table Rock is located 3,950 feet above sea level, and hikers can access the rock from three sides. The Cherokee Indians used the top for ceremonial purposes.
28.8 Miles
97% 434 votes
Ziplines 10320 US HWY 19 So, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
Bryson City's Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours provide the ultimate forest ziplining experience. Clients whiz from tree to tree and enjoy a true birds'-eye view of the lush North Carolina wilderness.
28.8 Miles
99% 219 votes
Rafting 10160 Highway 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
Life vests and serious helmets are de rigeur at the Rolling Thunder River Company in Bryson City, North Carolina. Founded in 1977, Rolling Thunder is one of the state's leading providers of adventure vacations.
28.8 Miles
98% 447 votes
Rafting 10345 Hwy 74 W, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
Check your nerves at the door and prepare to make memories with Wildwater Nantahala in Bryson City, North Carolina. The company also offers lodging, whitewater kayaking, zipline tours, train tourism, Jeep journeys and much more.
28.8 Miles
- 5 votes
Children's Play Area 228-B Muse Business Park, Waynesville, NC MoreLess Info
Smoky Mountain Jumphouse is an inflatable play center filled with several inflatable bouncers' for children to jump and play on. Smoky Mountain also features an 18 foot slide and an inflatable obstacle course.
28.9 Miles
92% 53 votes
Movie Theaters 79 West Main St., Brevard, NC 28712 MoreLess Info
Brevard's hottest spot for movie nights is the Co-Ed Cinema, located in the heart of the town. The theater is over 75 years old and remains steadfastly popular with residents and visitors.
28.9 Miles
81% 16 votes
History Museums 189 West Main Street, Brevard, NC MoreLess Info
The Transylvania Heritage Museum is a small historical museum focused on preserving the history of Transylvania County. The museum maintains several permanent and temporary exhibits, offers guided tours, and hosts a variety of seasonal events.
28.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 101 West Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712 MoreLess Info
Open since the 1940s in the downtown area, Co-Ed Cinema is a historic theater that shows the latest films and blockbuster hits. The theater has one movie playing each week.
29.0 Miles
88% 8 votes
Music Venue 185 King Street, Brevard, NC MoreLess Info
Located near the old Brevard railroad station, 185 King Street is a local music venue that emphasizes a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Featuring a full service bar and a number of televisions, the venue focuses on building an artistic community.
29.0 Miles
91% 23 votes
Hiking Trails Brevard, NC MoreLess Info
Located in the Pisgah National Forest, the Art Loeb Trail in Brevard, North Carolina is a popular 30.1 mile pathway that follows a number of long peaks. Descending down Cold Mountain, the trail ends at the Daniel Boone Scout Camp.
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