Things to Do with Kids in Highlands, NC

  • 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.
  • 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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32.2 Miles
92% 145 votes
Botanical Gardens 150 Discovery Lane, Clemson, SC 29631 MoreLess Info
Featuring 295-acres of landscapes, gardens, and nature trails, South Carolina Botanical Gardens, is an ideal place to getaway and experience the beauty of nature. On the site is a 70-acre arboretum, butterfly garden, and wildflower meadow.
32.3 Miles
82% 17 votes
Parks 207 Keowee Trail, Clemson, SC 29631 MoreLess Info
Named for a former Clemson mayor, Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park offers access to Lake Hartwell and includes a boardwalk. The park can be used for walking and picnics and includes benches and a pavilion.
32.4 Miles
98% 1269 votes
Visitor Centers 2 miles north of Cherokee, NC, on US-441, Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
The information hub of Oconaluftee Islands Park is the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The center sits inside Great Smokey Mountains Natoinal Park, and is one of the first park visitor centers to be built using completely clean, ecologically responsible parts, techniques and fuels.
32.4 Miles
98% 131 votes
Rock Climbing 3228 Asheville HWY, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 MoreLess Info
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School offers climbing training and equipment throughout the United States' southeast including North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia. The company is certified under American Mountain Guides Association.
32.5 Miles
98% 1020 votes
Specialty Museums 62 Vintage Lane, Maggie Valley, NC MoreLess Info
Motorcycle buffs enjoy visiting the Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The museum is dedicated to vintage motorcycles, accessories and paraphenalia. There are over 300 motorcycles in the institution's permanent collection.
32.5 Miles
98% 49 votes
Paddleboarding 6 Veggie Stand Dr., Hiawassee, GA 30546 MoreLess Info
Stand-up paddleboard tour provider Southern Water Trails LLC is based in Hiawassee, Georgia. Kids and adults enjoy exploring the local waterways on their own self-propelled, floating board. All gear rental fees are included in the tour price.
32.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) Centennial Drive, Clemson, SC 29631 MoreLess Info
Owned by Clemson University, Doug Kingsmore Stadium is a baseball stadium used primarily for NCAA baseball. The stadium provides seating for 4,500 along with plaza and patio areas, concession stands, batting cages and a large replay screen.
32.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Recreation Centers 150 Foster Park Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546 MoreLess Info
With views of the surrounding hills and lake, Towns County Recreation Center has a gym for visitors to work out in. The gym has cardio equipment, weights, elliptical machines, and more.
32.5 Miles
90% 40 votes
Movie Theaters 38 North Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786 MoreLess Info
Live music, second-run movies, and classic films are among the attractions that bring individuals to The Strand at 38 Main, a cinema and music venue. The venue seats 412 individuals and is housed in a historic building constructed in 1945.
32.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Visitor Centers 1110 Soco Road, Waynesville, NC 28751 MoreLess Info
The Haywood County Tourism Visitors Center has a wealth of information available for visitors to the area. It features brochures and flyers about local attractions, and a knowledgeable and helpful staff to answer questions.
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