- 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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Located along the Gatlinburg Bypass, Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook provides excellent views and opportunities for taking photos of the surrounding mountains.
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813 East Parkway (321 North), Gatlinburg, TN 37753
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The whole family can get in on the action at Rafting in the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Experience the raw beauty and power of Smoky Mountain rapids as you hurtle through the water under expert guidance.
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Offering more than 20 apple varieties, Grandad's Apples N' Such is also home to a country store and bakery. The Henderson, North Carolina orchard features a Barnyard Corral that includes a llama and goat among its residents.
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Enjoy the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains as you play a whimsical round of mini-golf at Hillbilly Golf in Gatlinburg. Hillbilly Golf features two courses that are appropriate for all ages, but challenging enough to keep players coming back for more.
49.5 Miles
Featuring scenic lakeside campsites is Hartwell's Hart State Park. The park features a dock with water-skiing and boating access, swimming, hiking, a children's playground and prime fishing for large mouth bass and rainbow trout.
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A monument to the staggering Vanderbilt family fortune, the Biltmore Estate looms over Asheville, North Carolina. Experience its rolling grounds in clement weather, or head inside for a tour. The Biltmore Estate hosts extravagant public Christmas events and is available for weddings.
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One of Gatlinburg's most unique destinations is the CLIMB Works Canopy, a series of wilderness courses and activities high up in the trees. CLIMB Works includes ziplines, obstacle courses, elevated mountain bike paths and much more.
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Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf offers two 18 hole miniature golf courses each with its own unique theme and decorations. One of the courses features a Davy Crockett theme, the other a barnyard theme.
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Saluda, North Carolina's Green River Adventures is a whitewater kayaking firm that specializes in inflatable kayak trips. Children and adults are welcome. Green River Adventures offers easy, mild routes for beginners and challenging, difficult options for experienced guests who want to work hard while having fu…
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Baxter's Orchard is a family-owned apple orchard that grows a wide variety of apples on the premises. Visitors can purchase apples as well as an array of products made from apples, like cider and apple butter.