In Winter, Highlands’ off-season serenity makes it the perfect place for a mountain reset. Book your visit, year-round, at one of our incredible Places to Stay. Bear in mind, some of your favorite Highlands businesses alter operating hours until early March, and it can be confusing to sort through announcements to find who is open. We’ve created this guide as a one-stop-shop to keep you in the know!
BEST TIMES TO VISIT (WHEN MOST PLACES ARE OPEN)
THU–SAT: Best overall. Most shopping + dining options are open, with the most consistent daytime hours.
MON & WED: Good for shopping/coffee, but expect more restaurant + shopping closures than Thu–Sat.
TUE: Quietest day. Many businesses close (or run limited hours). Great day for hiking/scenic drives/spa appointments.
SUN: Many shops close earlier. Plan a daytime visit and confirm dinner plans.
(Always confirm before you go as hours can change with weather, staffing, and private events.)
Click the accordion buttons below to find places and hours.
️ Food + Drink (tap here to expand)
Tip: Tap each restaurant name below to expand and view winter hours + a website link.
Breakfast and Lunch
Calders Coffee Cafe
Mon: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Blue Bike Cafe
Mon: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tue: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wed: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thu: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fri: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sat: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Black Bear Cafe
Mon: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sun: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Casual, But Nice
Highlands Smokehouse
Mon: 11 AM - 8 PM
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed (until early spring)
Thu: 11 AM - 8 PM
Fri: 11 AM - 8 PM
Sat: 11 AM - 8 PM
Sun: 11 AM - 7 PM
The Ugly Dog Pub
Mon: Closed
Tue: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Wed: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Thu: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Fri: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sun: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Highlands Burrito
Mon: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tue: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wed: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thu: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fri: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sun: Closed
4118 Kitchen + Bar
Mon: Closed
Tue: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Highlands Pizza Place
After a quick break, Highlands Pizza Place is back in action—come grab your favorite pie, sandwiches, or salads!
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Elevated Eats
Wild Thyme Gourmet
Mon: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 5:30 PM - Close
Tue: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 5:30 PM - Close
Wed: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 5:30 PM - Close
Thu: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 5:30 PM - Close
Fri: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 5:30 PM - Close
Sat: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 5:30 PM - Close
Sun: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 5:30 PM - Close
FOUR65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar
Mon: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The Stubborn Buddha
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 5:00 PM - Close
Fri: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM; 5:00 PM - Close
Sat: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM; 5:00 PM - Close
Sun: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM; 5:00 PM - Close
The Stubborn Bull
Mon: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sun: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fine Dining
Highlands Supper Club
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri: 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat: 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Madison’s Restaurant
Mon: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sun: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oak Steakhouse
Mon: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sun: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM; 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Drinks and Libations
Western Carolina Brew and Wine
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fri: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sun: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
High Country Wine & Provisions
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fri: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sat: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The High Dive
Mon: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tue: Closed
Wed: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thu: 12:00 PM - 1:30 AM
Fri: 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sat: 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sun: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sweet Treats
Kilwins
Mon: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Summit Sweet Ice Cream
Mon: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
The Baked Bunny
We will be closed in January and open in February for special orders. Doors will open again in March.
️ Shopping (tap here to expand)
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Style
Annawear
Mon: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Fri: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
TJ Bailey’s (Highlands Location)
Mon: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sun: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
C. Orrico
Mon: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wit's End
Mon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Allison Diane Clothing
Mon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: Closed
Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Haley’s Fine Lingerie
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Highlands Hatter
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thu: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sun: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Highland Hiker
Mon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Decor & Gifts
Silver Eagle Gallery
Mon: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Molly Grace
Mon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Dutchman’s Casual Living
Mon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Acorns
Mon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Peak Experience
Mon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Design
Spruce Interiors
By appointment encouraged.
Highlands Decorating Center
Mon: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Arts & Culture (tap here to expand)
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The Bascom
Closed Jan 5 – Jan 13. Winter Hours begin Jan 14 (through Mar 3).
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Art Highlands Gallery
By appointment anytime.
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: Closed
HOP Gallery
Mon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dead Artists Gallery
Mon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Highlands Nature Center
Open on select winter dates: Jan 16–17 and Jan 30–31.
Jan 16: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jan 17: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jan 30: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jan 31: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wellness (tap here to expand)
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The Spa at Old Edwards
Mon: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours may vary seasonally/holidays — please check ahead.
Unfurl Wellness Spa
Mon: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Whole Life Market
Mon: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: Closed
️ Services (tap here to expand)
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Highlands Automotive Service and Repair
Mon: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Note: Night drops available.
Bryson's Food Store (Grocery)
Mon: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tue: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wed: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thu: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Fri: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sat: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sun: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Winter hours: Open daily.