- 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
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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.
49.1 Miles
91%
9687 votes
88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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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.
49.1 Miles
88%
449 votes
510 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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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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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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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.
49.2 Miles
95%
252 votes
588 Chestnut Gap Road, Hendersonville, NC
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A family-owned winery, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards is located in Henderson, North Carolina. The tasting room at the facility provides both indoor and outdoor seating. Chardonnay and Viognier are two of the featured wines.
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Located along the Gatlinburg Bypass, Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook provides excellent views and opportunities for taking photos of the surrounding mountains.
49.3 Miles
97%
1782 votes
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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Known as Dahlonega's First Family Farm Winery, Three Sisters Vineyards is a local winery which offers a wide range of quality Georgia wines coupled with beautiful views of the Three Sisters Mountains.