Reading the Trees
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Highlands makes family time feel easy, with short trails, waterfall views, green spaces, casual restaurants, ice cream stops, and rainy-day activities all close at hand. Plan a morning walk and…
- 5 minutes
Outdoor concerts are a regular part of summer in Highlands, with music downtown every Friday and Saturday evening from May through September. Friday Night Live takes place in Town Square on Main…
- 9 minutes
For anglers, Highlands offers an impressive range of waters within an easy drive. More than 2,200 miles of waterways lie within an hour of town, from native trout streams and stocked rivers to broad…
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Set high on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, Highlands offers trails for every kind of outing, from easy walks to sweeping overlooks to more challenging climbs. Whether you are after mountain views…
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There are some experiences in Highlands that stay with you long after the drive home. Spotting a peregrine falcon above Whiteside Mountain is one of them. With its dramatic cliffs, cool mountain air…
- 2 minutes
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots for breakfast and brunch in Highlands, NC. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite, a relaxed meal, classic favorites, or something a little different…
The Gem Capital of the World
- 5 minutes
Highlands has always been a place where natural wonders lie just around the bend—waterfalls that tumble through gorges, rhododendrons that burst into bloom each spring, and, hidden in the very soil…