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Dry Falls

Highlands, NC
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Ranked #2 of 13 attractions in Highlands
Type: Waterfalls
Traveler Description: The newly renovated park is terrific - there is access for handicapped viewing of the falls, picnic tables and plenty of parking.  The view of the... more »
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North Carolina
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46 reviews 46 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

So beautiful! If you see one outdoorsy thing while in Highlands, this should be it. It's only a short walk down steps to get there - no hike involved for this one. It's more than worth it!

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Sanford, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Easy walk down to the falls. Had rained so really flowing. Been at least 5 years since we had last stopped by, the improvements to the path make it enjoyable for all ages.

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Delray Beach, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

This was my second time back. This time with my kids. Being from Florida, they were amazed.. You can't beat the price (free). You gotta love nature.

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Dunedin, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Enjoyed our visit to Dry Falls. It had been raining the night before our visit so the falls were booming! It wasn't Dry Falls on that day! We got pretty wet walking behind the falls, but it was great fun. Very nice steps down and walkway which runs behind the falls. Not too many falls around which offer the experience... More

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Jasper, Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

It had a well-built deck-like path all the way to the stream or river at the bottom of the gorge, and behind the waterfall. The entire area was inviting, safe and well-constructed, making it convenient for the visitor as well as photogenic.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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53 reviews 53 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

We took the fabulous drive between Highland, NC and Franklin NC. What a fabulous job they have done to make the walk to - and under - Dry Falls. There's a wheelchair accessible bridge to a view point as well.

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Cashiers, North Carolina
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76 reviews 76 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Dry Falls is anything but dry. It is raging and amazing since this has been a very rainy season with over 50" of rain so far. This is a good thing if you like waterfalls. The challenge with seeing most water falls is the hike to get to to them and appreciating the fantastic power of the waterfall. Well, that... More

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See 6 more reviews by HighTimbers for Highlands
Roswell, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

These falls are incredible this year. They are called "Dry Falls" but the Waterfall was beautiful. There were not too many visitors so we could see everything beautifully.

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Somerset, Ky
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

This is a very nice park with safe walkways that go under the falls. We also saw a beautiful rainbow effect on the rushing waters below the falls.

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Richmond, Virginia, United States
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Easy access and gorgeous! You can park and walk down a short beautiful path and go under the fall. It feels so fresh and cool with the mist. Great photo opportunity.

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