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Highlands Nature Center, Highlands

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Highlands Nature Center (address: 930 Horse Cove Road) is a place located in Highlands (North Carolina state) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 3881 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 35°3'9"N latitude and 83°11'18"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Harris Lake (nature, 10 min walk), Church of the Incarnation (church, 11 min walk), First Presbyterian Church (church, 13 min walk).

Coordinates: 35°3'9"N, 83°11'18"W
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930 Horse Cove RoadHighlands United States

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Highlands Nature Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harris Lake, Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Church of the Incarnation, Easely an Artist.

  • harris lake highlands~1940 ftSW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

    Harris Lake, Highlands

    10 min walk • Harris Lake is located just outside Downtown Highlands, North Carolina. It is a popular spot for fishing and picnicking. Harris Lake is home to many geese, swans and ducks. Harris Lake is located at 35°03′00″N 83°11′37″W. The town of Highlands operates Harris Lake Park.

  • martin lipscomb performing arts center highlands0.6 miNW
    Town, Concerts and shows, Theater

    Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center, Highlands

    16 min walk • Highlands is an incorporated town in Macon County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains, within the Nantahala National Forest, it lies mostly in southeastern Macon County and slightly in southwestern Jackson County, in the Highlands and Cashiers Townships, respectively.

  • church of the incarnation highlands0.4 miW
    Church

    Church of the Incarnation, Highlands

    11 min walk • The Church of the Incarnation built in 1896 is a historic Carpenter Gothic Episcopal church building located at 111 North 5th Street in Highlands, Macon County, North Carolina. The Rev. John A.

  • easely an artist highlands0.5 miW
    35°3'10"N • 83°11'50"W

    Easely an Artist, Highlands

    13 min walk • Paint and pottery studios, Classes and workshops, Museum

  • first presbyterian church highlands0.5 miW
    Church

    First Presbyterian Church, Highlands

    13 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 471 Main Street in Highlands, North Carolina. The single story wood-frame church was built in 1883–85, and occupies a prominent site in downtown Highlands, surrounded by a period picket fence.

  • highlands north historic district0.5 miNW
    Neighbourhood

    Highlands North Historic District, Highlands

    14 min walk • The Highlands North Nistoric District encompasses the historic heart of Highlands, North Carolina, a summer resort town high in the state's western mountains. Its 60 acres include some of the first permanent year-round settlements in the town, as well as a high concentration of its oldest surviving structures.

  • satulah mountain historic district highlands0.9 miSW
    Neighbourhood

    Satulah Mountain Historic District, Highlands

    23 min walk • The Satulah Mountain Historic District is a residential historic district in Highlands, North Carolina. It is located in the southwestern part of the city, bounded on the north and west by Walhalla Road, on the east by properties on Satulah Road.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Highlands Nature Center?

Nearby attractions include Harris Lake, Highlands (10 min walk), Church of the Incarnation, Highlands (11 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Highlands (13 min walk), Easely an Artist, Highlands (13 min walk).

Where to next? Visit north carolina North Carolina region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.

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