First-Timer’s Guide to Highlands, NC
On the way to Highlands, you’ll follow winding mountain roads with forest, rock cuts, wide views, and even waterfalls along the way. No matter which direction you come from, the drive sets the tone…
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Music Fills the Mountain Air
In Highlands, music feels less like something added to the evening and more like part of the season itself. As summer settles over the plateau, Friday and Saturday nights bring people into the heart…
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Kid Friendly Activities to Enjoy this Summer in Highlands
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…
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Highlands Outdoor Concert Series: What to Know Before You Go
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…
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Highlands, NC is an Anglers' Paradise
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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Take a Hike! 6 Must-Explore Trails
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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From Forest to Fork
The Highlands Plateau’s role in mountain flavor Highlands is known for waterfalls, forests, and mountain views, but the land here shapes more than the scenery. It also influences what can grow, what…
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Where Waters Divide
The Highlands Plateau’s role in Southeast hydrology Highlands is known for waterfalls, rivers, and mountain views, but water does more than shape the scenery here. The Eastern Continental Divide runs…
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Brunch & Breakfast Spots in Highlands, NC
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…
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The Gem Capital of the World
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…
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