- Our list of the best things to do in Highlands, North Carolina, features the top 88 nearby activities — including 43 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Highlands, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Amusement, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Highlands, NC , followed by 72 popular activities in nearby cities, including Franklin, Sylva, Walhalla, Clayton, Sapphire, Cashiers, Dillard, Tiger, Long Creek, Salem and Brevard
Showing 261-270 of
444
37.8 Miles
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.
38.0 Miles
76%
21 votes
1299 Highway 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
MoreLess Info
Hand-crafted wines are created at Sautee Nachoochee Vineyards, located in a historic area of North Georgia. Visit the tasting room for a sample, then enjoy a glass or two on the outdoor deck while admiring views of the vines and pastures.
38.2 Miles
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.
38.3 Miles
67%
3 votes
7601 South Main Street, Helen, GA 30545
MoreLess Info
Built on a hillside overlooking the vineyards, Frogtown Cellars - Helen Tasting Room is located in a unique, tri-level building stocked with wines. They are open daily from April through December and three days a week in other months.
38.4 Miles
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.
38.4 Miles
The word Chattahoochee is an Indian word which means 'river of painted rocks' relating to the fact that many colorful rock formations can be found along the Chattahoochee River. The surrounding area is also home to a number of recreation activities.
38.4 Miles
Cool River Tubing offers tubing on the Chattahoochee River with a choice between a long and short ride depending upon the visitor's requirement. They can also enjoy picnic and buy souvenirs at the outpost.
38.4 Miles
Habersham Vineyards & Winery offer a range of quality wines which include vinifera varietals and other blended wines which are available for complementary tastings.
38.5 Miles
53%
129 votes
8160 South Main Street, Helen, GA 30545
MoreLess Info
8 bears find their home at the Black Forest Bear Park & Reptile Exhibit. Besides the bears, venomous and non-venomous snakes are on display, as well as arachnids.
38.5 Miles
Zip N Time is a local zip-line facility that offers entertaining and enjoyable zip line tours for those who visit. During the tours, guests are guided around by experienced employees and learn about the history of the local area.