- TripBuzz found 84 things to do with kids in or near Pickens, South Carolina, including 80 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Greenville, Clemson, Brevard and Anderson.
- From Table Rock State Park to Island Horses Pontoon Rental, the Pickens area offers 88 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Flea Markets, Historic Sites and Boat Rentals.
- Near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pickens is a small South Carolina community with many outdoor recreational spaces, rivers and lakes. Other attractions in Pickens include Hagood Mill, an historical, rural farm along with the Pickens County Museum of Art and History. Throughout the year, Pickens also hosts several special events such as the Azalea Festival.
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The breathtaking Cullasaja Falls are located next to Route 64 in Highlands, NC. The parking lot is quite small, and sits just off of the highway, in the midst of an extremely dangerous, high-accident portion of it. Avoid visiting Cullasaja Falls during rush hour.
29.4 Miles
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Highlands, NC
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Up to 40 researchers can live and work at the research station that is part of the Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical gardens. Meanwhile, in another part of the facility, school programs and summer camps teach children about the biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian region.
29.5 Miles
The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
29.6 Miles
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US 64, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC
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A $4 parking fee grants visitors admission to the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area. This popular destination is excellent for hiking, biking, grilling and fishing. Visitors who wish to fish must have a valid North Carolina fishing license.
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The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
29.8 Miles
Whiteside Mountain is a mountain that offers a National Recreation Trail along 700-foot cliffs. Depending on visibility, hikers can see Blue Ridge Escarpment, Chattooga River headwaters, Highlands and Cashiers, and northern South Carolina.
30.1 Miles
Summer theater takes center stage at the Highlands Playhouse in Highlands, North Carolina. The theater is open from June to mid-October. Its most popular musicals include Nunsense, Little Shop of Horrors and Bye Bye Birdie.
30.1 Miles
Featuring 28,000 square-feet of display area, BMW Zentrum is a museum focused on displaying and showcasing the BMW Company's heritage. Exhibits at the museum teach about the history of the company and also shows a virtual tour of the factory.
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US Highway 64/State Road 28, Highlands, NC 28741
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Located between Franklin and Highlands, North Carolina, The Callasja River Gorge is part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. The gorge and its waterfalls can be accessed via U.S. Highway 64 and State Road 28, or the Waterfall Byway.
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Sliding Rock is a natural waterslide that is 60 feet long. Visitors can slide down the waterfall which empties 11,000 gallons of water into the tidal pool below each minute.