Things to Do in Highlands, NC - Highlands Attractions
Things to Do in Highlands
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Dry Falls, Glen Falls, Waterfalls, Antique Stores. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adult (price varies by group size)$168
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Horseback Ridingfromper adult$110- fromper adult$109
- fromper group (up to 4)$25
- fromper adult$142
- fromper group (up to 4)$25
Cultural Toursfromper adult$29
4WD Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$175
Waterfalls
Waterfall with a paved trail and stairs, allowing visitors to walk behind the cascade. Scenic views and nature's power are highlights of this natural wonder.
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Waterfalls
Scenic waterfall along Route 64 ideal for a quick photo opportunity, with a picturesque drive and best visited post-rainfall for enhanced beauty.
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- Denise SNorth Carolina43 contributionsBeautiful waterfall that you can walk behind to look through the falling water down the river. Very nice parking and observation area, and easy hiking down for a closer view.Written September 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TallyWriterTallahassee, FL344 contributionsEasy going down; tougher coming back up. But the waterfalls were really pretty. Love the sound of the water and rhodendron-lined trails. Road to get there not too bad, but last mile is gravel.Written August 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tippy2nuConcord, NC35 contributionsWe missed this the first time by, I’m glad we went back the next morning! There’s wasn’t really a way to walk down, so we got some great pictures and moved on.Written May 7, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Denise SNorth Carolina43 contributionsVery beautiful falls! Water levels were down so it wasn’t very much water and the road to drive behind the falls was closed off but we were able to walk behind it and take some nice pictures. Beautiful place to visit along the “Waterfalls Trail” in NC.Written September 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John ZFranklin, NC7 contributionsWe saw the company's production of "Rock of Ages" at the spectacular new Highlands Performing Arts Center on August 12. 2023. "Two Thumbs Up",, "5 Stars".
Exceptional cast....all are Broadway caliber in their own right. Great vocal performances, excellent band, wonderful show that had the audience singing along and jumping out of their seats during the finale. See this show before it ends, or catch the next production---you will not be disappointed!Written August 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Denise SNorth Carolina43 contributionsBeautiful collaboration of rustic mountain barn style gallery with a covered bridge entrance inviting you in. A must see and experience if you’re in the Highlands area.Written September 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DebBeeCocoa, FL4 contributionsI did not get to go all the way down to the water but saw pieces of the Gorge. Living right on the gorange.
It is Beautiful and amazing. It's like something i've never seen, Ever. There is so much to say about Is beautiful Macon County.
It's a place time for God and we step back in time to enjoy it and read the stories from long ago.At the historical society downton the museum. You can also see the post office box at the top of the stairs that used to be in the historical post office.
This is a place where you make your own sure happen. God bless you! The Brown's, Larry and Dolores were adventurers at heart.
Glad I got thislove for nature from my Beautiful Parents in Heaven!Written May 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tara D21 contributionsThis is a great place to meander around relatively easy trails in the woods and around a lake. It has a boardwalk that is wheelchair accessible. It's a good (free!) place for a short hike near downtown Highlands.Written May 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Elizabeth S2 contributionsGreat little joint, we found plenty to purchase and found several large gem stones in our $30 bucket! I was surprised that they charge per carat to cut the gems, but the work is quality and I am not disappointed. Except that I didn’t get 2 carats, but that was my fault. Parking is not ideal if you aren’t a confident driver, but if you aren’t, you probably shouldn’t be driving in the area anyways. There is enough parking, you just have to commit to get out!! Staff is very friendly and full of information about any stone you find.Written July 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dentalhyLouisville, KY286 contributionsWe enjoyed the .6 mile hike up the graveled path. The view was worth the incline. Then we felt rain drops. Then more rain. Thunder. Lightning. So now we are on top of a mountain, surrounded by trees. Downpours.
It was quite scary. That storm moved in fast. We prayed for safety. When the rain slowed we started back down. There was a lot of rushing water.
Note: do not climb this path if rain or dark clouds are in sight! Otherwise ~ enjoy!!Written July 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David F2 contributionsVery enjoyable hike with spectacular sweeping views, one after another. Parts of the walk a bit precarious and would not do on wet day. Not for small children or folks not in shape. Convenient to Highlands and Cashiers - so near, yet so far. This was a late summer weekday after school started and parking lot was maybe 1/3 full.Written August 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jetlady2Saint Augustine Beach, FL90 contributionsGreat hike and waterfall. Directions on some website totally wrong; if you get to fork in road or bridge, you’re gone too far. Small turnout parking lot on right is where it is before fork/bridge.
Hike is somewhat strenuous but doable. Many young kids on trail.Written September 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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