Things To Do
Hiking in Highlands
Whiteside Mountain Discover this 1.9-mile loop trail near Highlands, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. Glen Falls Trail Head out on this 2.4-mile out-and-back trail near Highlands, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 min to complete. Dry Falls Trail Hike a short, kid-friendly, quarter-mile trail to Dry Falls, a gorgeous walk-behind waterfall on the Cullasaja River near Highlands. Sunset Rock (Where We Got Engaged!) This is an astonishing site, just a few hundred yards from downtown. Take Main Street for half a mile east until the Nature Center is on the left. Park on the gravel on the right side of the road. Sunset Rock is an ideal choice for a late afternoon stroll. It’s a short half-mile walk to the top. Beautiful sunsets can be seen over the town, while you sit on a natural amphitheater on slabs of granite.
Eat and Drink in Highlands
Four65 Woodfire Bistro ~ 465 Main Street ~ Pizza, Salads & Cocktails that are to die for !! The Ruffed Grouse~ 270 Main Street ~ Local seasonal ingredients in an eclectic English Country setting. Wolfgangs Restaurant and Wine Bistro ~ 474 Main Street ~ Amazing patio seating. On the Verandah ~ 1536 Franklin Road ~ Romantic dinner spot on Mirror Lake. The Primary ~ 310 Main Street ~ Highland’s newest restaurant for Modern Fare ~ Lunch and Dinner. Oak Steakhouse ~ 470 Skyline Lodge Road ~ Yummy Steaks with a great outdoor area to have cocktails. Wild Thyme Gourmet ~ 343 Main Street ~ American Cuisine with Asian flavors. The Ugly Dog Public House ~ 294 S 4th Street ~ A Highlands staple for Beer, Burgers, and Wings. Blue Bike Cafe ~ 423 N 4th Street ~ Best Breakfast in Highlands! Whiteside Brewing ~ 128 State Route 107