- 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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The Foxfire Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization that is named for bioluminescent fungi that grow on decaying wood in the wilderness. The fund puts out Foxfire Magazine, and maintains a museum.
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Easley Foothills Playhouse was established in 1981. Easley Foothills Playhouse provides a wide range of live theatre performances for the general community. The playhouse produces six shows including youth productions and drama classes.
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53 Highway 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
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The Lavender Cottage & Garden in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia is a small family-run lavender farm and vendor of products containing the purple herb. It also sells artisanal jewelry, pottery and home decorations.
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Chattahoochee Stables offer guided horseback rides through the scenic mountain and valley landscape around Chattahoochee River. During summers, there is an additional feature of river rides where horses are taken through the river to the other side.
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Unicoi State Park is home to a wide range of hiking trails which include a lake loop, a trek to Anna Ruby Falls and a rugged track for bikers. Visitors can also enjoy swimming and canoeing at the lake.
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Cherokee, North Carolina is home to Ocaonaluftee Islands Park, a beautiful public park that is a popular swimming, tanning, hiking and picnicking destination. During warm summer weather, the park hosts a weekly Native American bonfire, complete with traditional legends shared around the flames.
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Unicoi State Park offers hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and swimming. Visitors can attend festivals and craft fairs, camp onsite, go geocaching, rent a paddle boat, and take part in ranger programs.
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Owned and operated by Young Harris College, the Rollins Planetarium is located in Young Harris, Georgia. It seats 104 comfortably and its dome measures almost 50 feet in diameter. The planetarium is a popular destination for school field trips and homeschooling groups.
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Open seasonally, the Helen Water Park features a variety of aquatic attractions, including tubing trips on the Chattahoochee River, a variety of water slides, and splash play areas for kids.
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Alpine Mini Golf is an 18 hole miniature golf course which offers more than just an entertaining game of golf. The facility also maintains a number of bird houses, picnic areas, a stream which flows through the golf course and an ice cream parlor.