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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88% 344 votes
Specialty Museums Winery Square, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
The Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum is a historical and educational museum that displays over 20,000 sets of salt and pepper shakers from around the globe. The museum also has a sister museum in Spain.
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85% 502 votes
Arcades 815 Parkway Suite 3 & 4, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Shoot-em Up Cinema is a movie and amusement experience in one. Visitors receive 3-D glasses and mount a mechanical horse to embark on an interactive laser shooting motion theatre adventure. Non-moving horses are reserved for those who want a calmer outing.
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98% 4325 votes
National & State Parks Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Strung with miles of hiking trails and many species of trees, Great Smokey Mountains National Park lets visitors take in the mountain views at their park. A few buildings of the original settlers of the region can be seen here.
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99% 4002 votes
Rafting 3299 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Located on the Pigeon River in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Smoky Mountain Outdoors offers charter white water rafting trips suitable and customizable for all ages and experience levels.
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Fishing 1285 Old Beacon light Road, Hartwell, GA 30643 MoreLess Info
Specializing in stripers, bass, and catfish, Papa Loyds Boys Fishing Charters offers guided fishing tours of different lakes in the region. The charter provides the equipment for fishing, and the fish is divided evenly among the group.
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Sports Facilities/Fields 3027 Mall Road, Anderson, SC 29625 MoreLess Info
A multi-use recreational and performing arts complex, the Anderson Civic Center contains marked fields for teams sports as well as general-use playgrounds. In addition, the facility has an auditorium and amphitheater for plays and music performances.
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91% 9687 votes
Aquariums 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is home to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, known for its gigantic shark exhibits. Kids and adults love its underwater tunnel, constructed of clear plexiglass, which makes for a truly immersive experience. The Aquarium is also a popular place for field trips.
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88% 449 votes
Specialty Museums 510 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Christ in the Smokies Museum & Gardens is a museum featuring 3D dioramas of scenes detailing the life of Christ. These dioramas utilize life size figures, music, and special effects. Visitors will also find a garden and a gift shop.
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88% 640 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 424 River Rd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
The oldest and widely considered to be the scariest haunted house in Gatlinburg is the Mysterious Mansion. Secret passages, dark corridors, a dank dungeon, and winding staircases create a scary maze through the realm of fantasy and fear.
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95% 646 votes
Theaters 461 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Evoking theaters of the 1890s, Gatlinburg's Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre presents a variety of live musical comedy shows. The theater was designated a National Historical Treasure by the city, and prides itself on unpredictability.
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