- 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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Rather than a flat trail, Sugarland Riding Stables runs along mountainous terrain so that guests get better views of the Great Smoky Mountains. No experience is necessary to ride, meaning children are welcome.
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800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Come to the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a look at some of the craziest exhibits around. Guests always leave feeling utterly amaze and looking forward to their next visit.
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453 Brookside Village Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Get up close and personal with the wilderness on a whitewater rafting excursion from Smoky Mountain Outdoors. Safety equipment and instruction are include in the price of each trip, and no prior experience is required.
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Celebrating history and preservation, Anderson County Museum has one the Award of Achievement for the quality of preservation they demand. Exhibits include a hot air balloon, agriculture, Buena Vista, and much more.
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Guests experience the real live action of an earthquake on Earthquake - The Ride. The high-tech special effects of scary and gut-wrenching sights, sounds, and motions will have each rider clutching their seats.
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Fannie Farkle's Family Fun Parlor is a perfect choice for spending a day filled with fun and food with your loved ones. Featuring the latest arcade games and all of your old favorites, families come to Fannie's for the food and stay for the fun.
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Fort Fun Mini Golf & More features a motion ride theatre experience, laser attractions, bumper cars and an outdoor gem mining activity, alongside two themed mini golf courses that explore the history of the area in their design.
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Filled with interactive exhibits and displays, Guinness World Records Museum features artifacts that depict the records that people from across the world achieved. One section of the museum is dedicated to celebrity memorabilia.
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Gatlinburg's Hollywood Star Cars Museum features a large collection of vehicles from movies and television shows. Among the 40 vehicles on display are the car from Speed Racer, two Batmobiles, and the General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard.
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Even though children under six years old are not permitted into Ripley's Haunted Adventure, older children can still enjoy the attraction. Live actors help to make the experience intense yet fun, and it is open 365 days a year.