Highlands, NC welcomes your four-legged companions with open arms and full water bowls. From luxury accommodations to scenic trails, our mountain town offers everything you and your dog need for a memorable getaway.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Book your stay at one of the many Pet-Friendly accommodations in town. The Park on Main Hotel is a pet-friendly boutique hotel that caters specifically to dogs and their human sidekicks.
Highlander Mountain House - Pets can be accommodated in the bunkhouse for $50-$100 (depending on size)
200 Main - Pet friendly upon request. One pet, dogs only, $75 per night fee.
Outpost Inn - $50 per night fee for dogs up to 50lbs. Larger dogs upon approval- fees not to exceed $150 per night.
Skyline Lodge - One dog up to 50lbs, or two dogs totaling 60lbs per guestroom.
Trailborn Highlands - $35/day pet fee - 40lb weight restriction and a limit of two pets per room.
High Camp - Cabins are equipped with pet blankets, towels and bowls.
Highlands Inn - A pet friendly cottage is available at an extra cost.
DOG PARKS & PETS SHOPS
Let your dog socialize at the Mr. Pickles Dog Park or the new Highlands Dog Park, both offering safe, fenced areas for off-leash fun. These well-maintained parks are popular gathering spots for locals and visitors alike. For treats and gear, be sure to visit Highlands Mountain Paws located on Main Street or Paws on The Mountain in Cashiers.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
For outdoor adventure, choose from a variety of nearby trails, such as Sunset Rock, and swimming spots where dogs can cool off in crystal-clear mountain streams, like the Mill Creek Bridge on the Highlands Plateau Greenway.
Whiteside Mountain (Hiking)
Secret Falls Trail (Hiking, Swimming)
Highlands Biological Station (Walking)
Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park (Walking)
PET-FRIENDLY DINING
Enjoy outdoor dining at many local restaurants that offer dog-friendly patios, such as The Ugly Dog Pub, which is perfect for relaxing with your pup after a day of exploring.
Breakfast
Lunch Spots
Highlands Smokehouse
Wild Thyme Gourmet
The Ruffed Grouse at HMH
Lakeside Restaurant
The Stubborn Bull at Mill Creek
Mexican Food
Highlands Burrito
Los Vaqueros
Beverages
Highlands Dive
The Vineyard at High Holly
The Wine Shoppe
High Country Wine & Provisions
Dessert
GROOMING/BOARDING
Posh Paws Pet Spa
K9 Meadows Boarding and Grooming (Glenville)
Mountain Dog Spa (Cashiers)
VET CLINICS
Animal Wellness Hospital of Highlands
Cashiers Village Veterinary Clinic
Noah's Ark Companion Animal Hospital (Franklin)
ADOPTION CENTERS
Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society
Macon County Animal Services (Franklin)
Appalachian Animal Rescue Center (Franklin)
OTHER DOG FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
Dogs are welcome at Friday and Saturday night outdoor concerts that occur May through October. Halloween on Main is another great event for your furry friend to join in on! Bring them trick-or-treating on a leash and in their costume.
For more Highlands information, you can stop by the The Welcome Center during your visit at 108 Main Street. Pets are welcomed, too!
When exploring Highlands with your pet, remember to keep them on a leash, and pick up after them.