- The list below includes 83 free or cheap things to do in or near Pickens, South Carolina, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, National & State Parks, Flea Markets and Historic Sites.
- From Table Rock State Park to Hagood Mill Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pickens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Greenville, Brevard, Anderson and Clemson.
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The pristine home of the peregrine falcon, Looking Glass Mountain is a popular site with hikers who often use the 6.2-mile round trip path to the top. The mountain is also popular with photographers, and rock climbers.
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Heritage Park features a small train ride and picnic areas for families to enjoy. The location, which also festivals and special events, also features a baseball and softball fields as well as an amphitheater.
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The breathtaking Cullasaja Falls are located next to Route 64 in Highlands, NC. The parking lot is quite small, and sits just off of the highway, in the midst of an extremely dangerous, high-accident portion of it. Avoid visiting Cullasaja Falls during rush hour.
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Highlands, NC
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Up to 40 researchers can live and work at the research station that is part of the Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical gardens. Meanwhile, in another part of the facility, school programs and summer camps teach children about the biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian region.
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The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
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US 64, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC
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A $4 parking fee grants visitors admission to the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area. This popular destination is excellent for hiking, biking, grilling and fishing. Visitors who wish to fish must have a valid North Carolina fishing license.
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The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
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Whiteside Mountain is a mountain that offers a National Recreation Trail along 700-foot cliffs. Depending on visibility, hikers can see Blue Ridge Escarpment, Chattooga River headwaters, Highlands and Cashiers, and northern South Carolina.
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454 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC 28741
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Satulah Mountain Brewing Company is a microbrewery offering a wide variety of custom beers and pub food. This family owned microbrewery offers a welcoming and social environment. Satulah Mountain offers live entertainment and large screen TVs, all in a comfy atmosphere.
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Summer theater takes center stage at the Highlands Playhouse in Highlands, North Carolina. The theater is open from June to mid-October. Its most popular musicals include Nunsense, Little Shop of Horrors and Bye Bye Birdie.