- 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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141 Jersey Lane, Clemson, SC 29634
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See popular shows and incredible performers at Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. Shows include holiday favorites such as the Nutcracker, or music by talented groups such as Chanticleer and Eurydice.
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A double waterfall featured on the Cherokee Nation, Soco Falls is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Easily accessed from Highway 19, the falls are located at the end of a five-minute walk down a maintained trail.
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The focal point of Caesars Head State Park in Greenville, South Carolina is a mammoth granite shelf jutting out from the surrounding land. The park has many trails, and some are prone to frequent flooding. Check the park's website for a listing of current closings.
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Featuring a course filled with waterfalls, lighthouses, and scenic views, Fantasy Golf & Gameroom is a mini-golf facility with 18-holes available to play on. A game arcade is also available, featuring games like air hockey, racing simulators, and jackpot games.
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Established in 1930, the Fike Recreation Center is a recreational building that features a 30' climbing wall, six basketball courts, and a wellness zone. The facility is also home to the McHugh Natatorium and a .1-mile indoor track.
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In order to reach Ghost Town in the Sky a person must ride a chairlift up the side of a mountain. Once a person arrives, they can watch gunfights and saloon shows in an old west town and try the zip line.
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The Fort Hill Plantation was owned by statesman John C. Calhoun from 1825 to 1850. Calhoun sold the plantation to the state to establish an agricultural college, and the home is furnished with artifacts belonging to his family.
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Almost 200 feet high, Toccoa Falls provides excellent views of the waterfalls and the surrounding area, including the woods and the stream and calm pools below. The 100 yard gravel path to the falls is flat and handicap accessible.
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Fred Hamilton Gardens are botanical gardens which feature more that 400 varieties of rhododendron and a variety of other flowers and plants such as trillium, magnolias and more. The gardens also include multiple trails and offer scenic views of Lake Chatuge and Brasstown Bald.
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1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546
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Established in 1982, the Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden features a large array of rhododendrons in addition to a variety of other flowers and trees, including azaleas and violets. The garden hosts special events and gatherings.