- Surrender
- Trails
- Hiking Safety
- Highlands Botanical Gardens
- Whiteside Mountain
- Bartram Trail
- Lake Sequoyah
- Sunset Rock
- All Trails
- Waterfalls
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Bust Your Butt Falls
- Cullasaja Falls
- Dry Falls
- Glen Falls
- Silver Run Falls
- Sliding Rock
- Mountain Adventures and Recreation
- Golf & Foot Golf
- Zip Lining
- Back Country Excursions
- Tennis and Pickleball
- Fitness
- Winter Recreation
- Others
- Mountain Fly Fishing
- Chattooga River
- Cullasaja River
- Davidson River
- Nantahala River
- Reg's - Wild Trout
- Tuckaseegee River
- Whitewater River
- Explore Nature
- Bear Country
- Bird Watching
- Plants on the Plateau
- Exploring For Flowers
- Surrender Business Listings
- Immerse
- Enrichment
- Literary and Historical Enrichment
- Nature and Environmental Enrichment
- Arts and Craft Enrichment
- Unique Shops
- Annual Events and Festivals
- Autumn Events
- Spring Events
- Summer Events
- Winter Events
- Events Calendar
- Yearly Events
- Food & Wine Festival
- All Events
- Cultural Arts
- Performing Arts
- Music
- Theater
- Visual Arts
- Immerse Business Listings
- Indulge
- Spas - Wellness & Beauty
- Hotels & Accommodations
- Cottages & Cabins
- Vacation Rentals
- Camping/RV
- Weddings
- Venues
- Vendors
- Indulge Business Listings
COVID-19 COMMUNICATIONS
Information and Updates:
Thank you to everyone in the community for working together and diligently taking care of residents and visitors in our town during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Highlands Chamber is in regular contact with the State Tourism Office (VisitNC) and with Destinations International and the U.S. Travel Association to stay informed on the latest updates as it relates to travel. We will place any major updates and resources on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/VisitHighlandsNC
Below are resources to assist you in staying informed. Please let us know if we can support you.
-Kaye McHan
Executive Director
Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center
Please See Our COVID-19 Resources Pages for Highlands Information:
- Local Resident Resources
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors Volunteer Initiative
- Educational Resources
- Business Resources
- Health Resources
- Government Communications
- Food and Beverage
External Links with factual updates:
- The most up-to-date information for North Carolina is located at the NCDHHS website here.
- The most up-to-date information on a federal level is available on the CDC’s website here.
On Social Media:- NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- NC Emergency Management
Industry Sources
NC Restaurant and Lodging Association
https://www.ncrla.org/coronavirus/
Travel industry resources from Destinations International
https://destinationsinternational.org/covid-19-coronavirus-travel-industry-resource-page
Regional Sources
Western Carolina University
https://www.wcu.edu/coronavirus
Southwestern Community College
https://www.southwesterncc.edu/news/college-update-regarding-coronavirus
Macon County Sources
Macon County Hotline for general questions
828-349-2517
Macon County Public Health Facebook for regular updates
https://www.facebook.com/MaconPublicHealth/
Macon County Public Schools
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Macon-County-Schools-NC
Town of Highlands Sources
Ask the Mayor
Email questions to whlc@dnet.net
WHLC
https://whlc.com/ask-the-mayor
Food Pantry of Highlands / International Friendship Center
https://www.facebook.com/HighlandsNCFoodPantry
Highlands Visitors Center will be closed until further notice. Please send inquiries to visitor@highlandschamber.org or director@highlandschamber.org