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Business Directory
Adventure Depot
Marianne Vines
PO Box 366
2091 Yellow Mtn Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Concierge services like arranging rafting-horseback riding, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, rock climbing, rappeling, transportation, and hiking tours.
Arrowmont Stables and Cabins
Nancy Sellers
276 Arrowmont Trail
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Open year-round
Credit cards: MC,V,D,
Checks accepted
Children welcome
Tents
Hot showers
Television
DVD Player
Private baths
Meeting facilities
Fireplace
Arrowmont has one of the best trail programs in the southeast, perhaps even the country. Plus there are comfortable vacation cabins with fireplaces and views. There is also a charming rustic lodge for weddings, receptions, parties, meetings, and fun.
Blue Valley Farm
Meg Littleton
PO Box 1495
Highlands, NC 28741
Horse Boarding (short and long term) in Highlands. A short 10 minute drive from downtown Highlands. Close to trails! Large training arena, and Barn. Lessons & Trail riding to come SOON!!
Carpe Diem Farms
Sue Blair
544 Westerm Rhodes Drive
Highlands, NC 28741
Carpe Diem Farms provides a tranquil, natural environment for solitude and holistic programs to enrich the lives of those seeking personal growth. We have served over 1,200 visitors in our after school and summer camp programs for children, as well as weekend workshops for adults. The centerpiece of our program is our herd of seven horses, our equine staff and colleagues. Give us a call to tour the farm, meet the horses, walk the labyrinth, and experience all that Carpe Diem offers!
Cliffside Lake and Van Hook Glade
Cradle of Forestry
14014 Highlands Road
100 S. Broad St
Brevard, NC 28714
Cliffside Lake: 2 covered picnic shelters that must be reserved, a bathhouse with cold showers, a lake for fishing and swimming, a gazebo and six short hiking trails. Van Hook Glade: 20 site Forest Service campground with parking spurs, fireplaces, tables and tent pads. Water hydrants and drinking water withing walking distance of each site. Flush toilets but no showers.
Four Seasons Landscape
Rick Haight
PO Box 2443
210 South 3rd St
Cashiers, NC 28717
Established 1994. Landscape design and architectural services, construction/installation, and maintenance. Four Seasons designs and installs outdoor living spaces including: patios, fireplaces, native rock and boulder creations, rainwater recovery systems, waterfalls, ponds, native plants and so much more.
Franklin RV Park & Campground
Bob and Nancy Mills
P.O. Box 1498
Highlands, NC 28741
Where camping is not a destination, it’s an adventure. Full hook ups, bath house, mountain streams, nature walks. Area attractions include Blue ridge parkway, fishing, gem mining, tubing/kayaking, waterfalls, white water rafting, hiking.
Great Smoky Mtn Railroad
PO Box 1490
Bryson City, NC 28713
Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel
Joyce Dugan, Director of External Relations
777 Casino Dr.
Cherokee, NC 28719

88,000 sq. ft. Casino with four restaurants. 1500 seat entertainment pavilion, conference center ballroom. 576 room hotel that hosts the world"s largest collection of Eastern Cherokee Art. More than 3400 gaming devices including video poker, live digital blackjack, video lock & roll, and more. Owned bt The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation.
Headwaters Outfitters
Debbi Whitmire
PO Box 1057
25 Parkway Road
Rosman, NC 28772
Open year-round
Handicap access
Children welcome
Tents
Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing, Guided Fly Fishing, and Youth day camps available. For more information please call us.
Highlands Biological Foundation, Inc.
James T. Costa
PO Box 580
265 N. Sixth Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Has graced the Town of Highlands for 77 years. Through its Biological Laboratory, Nature Center, and Botanical Gardens, HBS seeks to promote education, research, and outreach regarding the habitats and organisms of the Southern Appalachians.
Highlands Canoe Rentals
Kim & Mike Manaut
1536 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Retail gift shop along with Canoe Rentals on Lake Sequoyah!
Highlands Country Club
Greg Crawford
PO Drawer 220
Hwy 106
Highlands, NC 28741
Highlands Falls Country Club
Jason Macauley, General Manager
One Club Drive
Highlands, NC 28741

Highlands Fall Country Club is a private Member-owned Club located within the gated community of Highlands Falls. Highlands Falls consists of approximately 250 homesites and is located on 64W towards Cashiers, approximately 2 miles from downtown Highlands. HFCC offers a 19-hole championship golf course with greens built to USGA specifications. This beautiful mountain course is named after the natural beauty of the waterfall located on #15 green. This par 70 course offers 6,134 yards of spectacular golfing. Members also enjoy fine dining, swimming, tennis and fishing. The most recent addition to Highlands Falls Country Club is the state-of-the-art fitness center which opened its doors in April 0f 2006. Personal training, massage and various aerobics classes are part of the daily activities offered through this new service.
Highlands Gem Shop
Matt Schroeders
PO Box 654
Highlands, NC 28741

Celebrating their 54th year the Highlands Gem Shop has been a Highlands landmark since 1952. They will surprise and delight you with an extensive collection of antique, estate and modern jewelry. The Highlands Gem Shop is a full service fine jewelry store, including customer jewelry repair and remodeling. Stop in and visit the oldest gem store in Macon County.
Highlands Historical Society
Eric NeSmith, President
PO Box 670
524 N. Fourth Street
Highlands, NC 28741-0670

Our goal is to provide a place where photos, books, artifacts, and other Highlands memorabilia can be brought together to preserve our history for present and future generations.The Highlands Historic Village will be open to the public on Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:.00 p.m. (April through October) or by appointment. The House-Trapier-Wright House (also known as "The Prince House"), which is the oldest private dwelling in Highlands, and the Historical Museum and Archives are located at 524 N. 4th Street, across from the funeral home. Feel free to contact us at our web site, by e-mail, or by phone, as listed below, and we"ll get back to you as soon as possible. www.highlandshistory.com or e-mail highlandshistory@nctv.com. or phone 828-787-1050.
Jackson Hole Trading Post
Chuck and Jane Green
9770 Highlands Rd
Highlands, NC 28741
Cleanest gem mine around. Large gift shop and snacks. Covered for all weather fun. Handicap accessible. We cut gemstones and create jewelry. We are 9 miles from Highlands on Highway 64.
Mountain View Properties
Gina McDonald
705 Highlands Cove Dr. Box 82
Highlands, NC 28741

Mountain View Properties is your number one source for information on Highlands Cove; a beautiful golf course community located between Highlands and Cashiers. To learn more about Mountain View Properties or for additional Real Estate information please visit our webite at www.mountainviewpropertiesnc.com
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Craig Plocica
Bryson City, NC 28713

Full service outdoor center featuring whitewater rafting on the nantahala, French Broad, Pigeon, Ocoee, Chatooga, Nolichucky, and Cheoah rivers.
River Vista Mountain Village
Richard Morgan
20 River Vista Dr
Dillard, GA 30537
Full hookups
Swimming Pool
5-star RV resort located in Dillard, GA. 138 RV sites including 17 premium pull-thrus. Full hook up at every site/50-amp service. One and two bedroom cabins. Heated outdoor pool. Indoor adult only pool with dry sauna. Children's playground and basketball court. Rally groups welcome. Mountain Village Center features two full kitchens, restrooms, stage, fireplace, 32" TV and seating for up to 200 people. Outdoor pavilions are also available.
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
Jason Daniel
7420 Dillard Road
Scaly Mountain, NC 28875
Open year-round
Credit cards: MC, V,D, A
Handicap access
Entertainment
Children welcome
Television
Restaurant
Lunch served
Dinner served
Children's menu
Take-out
Private parties
Snow Tubing,Ice Skating, summer tubing, trout fishing,restaurant on site serving lunch and dinner. Birthday party packages and group rates available.
Scaly Mountain Trout Farm
David O'Brien
218 Buck Knob Road
Scaly Mtn., NC 28775
Full service trout farm, catch out facility, priced per pound, no license required, no limit, cleaning on sight. Apple smoked trout, offering apple, hickory, maple BBQ/smoking wood.
Sky Valley Resort & Country Club
Trudy Crunkleton
696 Sky Valley Way 1
Sky Valley, GA 30537
Open year-round
Come to Sky Valley for a weekend, a week or a month and discover all this mountain resort offers. Nestled in a lush mountain valley with a pristine 12-acre lake and championship golf course, Sky Valley Vacation Rentals guests enjoy flexible golf packages, tennis courts, pool complex, and fitness center. Explore our hiking trails, wet a fishing line, or picnic next to our waterfall. Sky Valley vacation properties include well-appointed condominiums and single-family homes with access to the golf course, wooded or mountain views. Whether a party of 1 or 21, we have custom properties available to meet your needs year-round. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Highlands.
Southeastern Expeditions
Fletcher Haaga
7350 Highway 76E
Clayton, GA 30525
A rafting outfitter that is located on the Chattooga River. Our outpost is in Clayton, GA.
Synergy Family Chiropractic Center
Kevin McKamey MS, DC
454 Carolina Way
Highlands, NC 28741
Open year-round
We offer: Complete Spine Care, Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, Nutrition, Enzyme Therapy, and Functional Sports Rehabilitation. We are a family practice serving the entire community.
Trillium Links and Lake Club
48 Links Drive One Trillium Center
Cashiers, NC 28717
Established in 1996, Trillium Links and Village offers the best of mountain, lake, and golf living. With more amenities than any other club in the Cashiers/Highlands area, Trillium homeowners have plenty of opportunities to experience an action-packed lifestyle.
TyLyn Plantation
John and Joni Wavra
PO Box 798
Cashiers, NC 28717

Enjoy hot cider while picking out and cutting your own tree. We have trees that range from 3-16 feet in height. From all four major roads into Cashiers, follow the Santa signs to get to our plantation. While having your tree bailed to carry home, visit our wreath operation - all handmade to take with you. Here at Ty-Lyn we have made award winning wreaths for over 9 years. We have presented the Governor of North Carolina with a wreath for his home in Raleigh, NC and won the Grand Champion Wreath in the North Carolina State Fair Contest with entries from all over the state. Come visit us and stay the day, make it a family tradition to pick and cut your own tree from our fields. Take a ride in our 1950 Fire Truck and have fun. The kids, and grown-ups, will love it!
WhiteWater Equestrian Center - WhiteWater Group
Kayren Hinkle-WhiteWater Equestrian Dorothy Swearingen Broker-WhiteWater Realty
PO Box 249
6420 Whitewater Road
Sapphire, NC 28774

Enjoy horseback riding and gem mining at WhiteWater Equestrian Center near WhiteWater Falls. Kayren Hinkle will share local history, plant and animal life information, as well as local Indian stories while riding through the woods on old Indian trails. All ages-all sizes. For trail rides call 828-966-9646 or visit our website at www.funhorsebackriding.com During the winter, reservations are required for trail riding, so please call ahead. If you are driving by, please stop in and check us out as we gem mine year round.We have a great waterfall map that is free. This is a real asset for your mountain driving. Email us and we will email you one for your family and friendsIf some of you are not trail riders, try out our gem mine...open year round. Beautiful polished stones can be found. Fun family entertainment. Different gems can be found in our gift shop as well as free maps of the area. Email us for directions prior to coming at ask@ncmountainlife.com A must see is Whitewater Falls-highest waterfall east of the Rockies dropping 411 feet. It is less than 2 miles from us. So come join our fun. Love life! Live in the mountains!
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