Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Winter in Highlands is a perfect time to enjoy the town’s shorter walking trails. With fewer crowds and a crisp, quiet atmosphere, the trails offer a peaceful escape into nature. Whether you're…
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Plan Your Getaway to Highlands
Planning a trip to Highlands? Here are five tips that will make your trip a relaxing getaway. Tip #1: Grab Some Maps! The first thing you should plan to do when you get into town, is to stop by…
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Get Ready for Highlands Food & Wine 2024
The Highlands Food & Wine Festival is back and inviting guests to enjoy a culinary experience on the Highlands Plateau from November 7-10, 2024. As always, this year’s event promises to be an…
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Winter Itinerary for Highlands, NC
Highlands offers countless ways to enjoy a winter day. For adventure lovers, a trip to the Highlands Outpost offers exciting snow tubing runs and a ride on the Scaly Screamer alpine coaster, where you…
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Thanksgiving Feasts in Highlands: Dine In or Take Out
Thanksgiving in Highlands is a time to gather with family and friends and enjoy good food. Many spots offer ready-made Thanksgiving meals to go if you want to relax and skip the cooking. Or choose…
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Your Guide to the Holidays in Highlands
Spending winter in Highlands feels like stepping into a holiday movie. Picture a small town with Christmas lights, decorated storefronts, cozy restaurants, welcoming hotels, and friendly faces. The…
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Leadership Highlands Graduates Class of 2024
HIGHLANDS, N.C., October 23, 2024 – Leadership Highlands, a Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC community engagement program, today announced the graduates of the 2024 class. Graduates…
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The Holidays in Highlands - There is Nothing Cozier
THE HOLIDAYS IN HIGHLANDS – THERE IS NOTHING COZIER The holidays are a time to gather amid the warm glow of twinkling lights, filled with a festive spirit, to celebrate cherished traditions…
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Find Your Perfect Fall Vibe: Places to Stay in Highlands, NC
As the leaves begin to change and the crisp autumn air sweeps through the mountains, there’s no better time to escape to Highlands. The town is filled with cozy accommodations that capture the essence…
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The Haunting of Whiteside Mountain: The Legend of Spearfinger
In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, where the mist clings to the trees and shadows seem to move on their own, there’s an ancient Cherokee legend that whispers through the winds—the story of…
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