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Things to do in Highlands, NC: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made adventure day trip in Highlands, NC, with 5 stops in order.

Adventure trip

Adrenaline & Peaks in Highlands

5 stops · about 8 hr 15 min of stops · ~$132 per person

An action-packed day of high-altitude thrills, rugged mountain summits, and scenic waterfall hikes in the beautiful Highlands plateau.

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    Mountain Fresh Grocery

    521 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
    Mountain Fresh Grocery, Highlands, NC

    Fuel up with a hearty made-to-order breakfast and grab some fresh house-roasted coffee.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Highlands Aerial Park

    9625 Dillard Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775, USA
    Highlands Aerial Park, Highlands, NC

    Fly over the canopy on a world-class zipline tour with sweeping mountain views.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$89 per person · Directions
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    Whiteside Mtn Trail

    Parking lot, 91-170 Deville Dr, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
    Whiteside Mtn Trail, Highlands, NC

    Hike the moderate 2-mile loop along the edge of Eastern America's highest sheer cliffs.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$3 per person · Directions
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    Glen Falls

    Highlands, NC 28741, USA
    Glen Falls, Highlands, NC

    Embark on a steep, rewarding 2-mile hike descending past a dramatic three-tiered waterfall.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
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    The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands

    294 S 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
    The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands, Highlands, NC

    Unwind with elevated pub food, local craft beers, and a lively mountain town atmosphere.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions

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