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Dry Falls
Dry Falls
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#1 of 7 attractions in Highlands
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews

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 falls from the handicapped area... more »

Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Whiteside Mountain
Whiteside Mountain
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#2 of 7 attractions in Highlands
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: Expert rock climbers are attracted to Whiteside Mountain, which offers some of the highest cliffs in the east, rising more... more » Owner description: Expert rock climbers are attracted to Whiteside Mountain, which offers some of the highest cliffs in the east, rising more than 2,100 feet to its summit at 4,930 feet. « less
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls
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#3 of 7 attractions in Highlands
4 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: Visible from the highway, this 120-foot waterfall sometimes displays a rainbow in the afternoon light and has been known to... more » Owner description: Visible from the highway, this 120-foot waterfall sometimes displays a rainbow in the afternoon light and has been known to freeze up during the winter. « less
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical Gardens
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#4 of 7 attractions in Highlands
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: This nature center serves up a palette of nature attractions including a botanical garden replete with 450 species of trees,... more » Owner description: This nature center serves up a palette of nature attractions including a botanical garden replete with 450 species of trees, ferns and flowers. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Jackson Hole Gem Mine
Jackson Hole Gem Mine
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#5 of 7 attractions in Highlands
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Jackson Hole Gem Mine has been a family owned business since it was built in 1952. We are located exactly 9 miles from... more » Owner description: Jackson Hole Gem Mine has been a family owned business since it was built in 1952. We are located exactly 9 miles from beautiful downtown Highlands, and 9 miles from downtown Franklin. We are 1/3 of a mile from the breathtaking Cullasaja Falls (means "sweetwater" in Cherokee). Also, 5 miles from Dry Falls (seen in The Last of the Mohicans). Our guests can browse our huge rock shop and gift store, or eat hot boiled peanuts on our front porch overlooking the beautiful Cullasaja River. Our gem mine is all weather fun for the whole family. Macon County is considered the "Gem Capital of the World" for a reason! Come and buy a bucket to sift! Small Buckets are $10 each, and one per person. Ultimate Buckets are $30 each or 2 for $50. These buckets are big and can be shared! We also have a $100 Bucket Club. This bucket is great for families. With this, you receive a $45 free cut of a gemstone that you find! Chuck is a master lapidary and we can help you choose what would be the best thing in your find to cut! We are handicapped accessible and very kid/pet friendly. « less
Attraction type  Mines
Distance  5.7 miles from city centre
Highlands Country Club
Highlands Country Club
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#6 of 7 attractions in Highlands
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This 18-hole Bent grass course with water in play was designed and built by Donald Ross in 1928.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Highlands Playhouse
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#7 of 7 attractions in Highlands
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews

Highlands Playhouse is a great theatre; small, comfortable, right in the center of town. They usually offer 2 musicals/musical reviews, and two other plays each summer. Word of... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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