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April 23, 2021
Highlands, NC
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Erica & Ronnie

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We're excited to share a few of our favorite Highlands hangouts with you! Located in the Nantahala National Forest, there are plenty of gorgeous places to get out for a day hike, or relax by dining in many of the delicious spots around town.

Local Restaurant Recommendations

Madison's Restaurant Madison's Wine Garden (a must visit!) Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar (amazing pizza & drinks) Wolfgang’s Restaurant (did someone say Welcome Partay!!) Mountain Fresh Grocery (delicious to-go food for coffee, breakfast or lunch) Wild Thyme Gourmet Ristorante Paoletti Tug’s Proper The Bridge at Mill Creek The Log Cabin The Ugly Dog Pub Blue Bike Café (great brunch)

Shop at 4,118 ft on the quaint & charming Main Street

Shop at 4,118 ft on the quaint & charming Main Street

Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Old Edwards Spa

Old Edwards Spa

445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741
, 866-526-8008

Old Edwards Club

688 Highlands Cove Drive, Cashiers, NC 28717
, (828) 526-1783

This is opening weekend for the club course, so book your tee time today!

Sunset Rock Hiking

Sunset Rock Hiking

Highlands, NC 28741

Sunset Rock: EASY 0.6 miles one way (Can also drive in an all-terrain vehicle) Bring a bottle of wine and a blanket to watch the sunset! This is the infamous scene of our engagement champagne shoot.

Glen Falls Hiking

Glen Falls Hiking

NC 28741

An Erica & Ronnie favorite! Roughly 2-mile round-trip hike in the Nantahala National Forest

Dry Falls Hiking

Dry Falls Hiking

Dry Creek Falls, Highlands, NC 28741

Dry Falls: EASY HIKE A walking path that allows you to go behind these 75-80 foot falls without getting wet (OK Erica definitely got showered on). Take 64 West for about 3.5miles from town. There will be signs that direct you to the parking lot.

Whiteside Mountain Hiking

Whiteside Mountain Hiking

NC 28741

2 mile loop. MODERATE HIKE on one loop, ADVANCED HIKE on another. GREAT views!!!

Highlands Biological Center

Highlands Biological Center

930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC 28741, NC 28741
Highland Hiker Fly Fishing

Highland Hiker Fly Fishing

601 Main Street Highlands, Highlands, NC 28741
, (828) 526-5298

Located in the Nantahala National Forest, there are plenty of gorgeous places to get out for a day hike. But before you do that you need to visit the Highland Hiker on Main Street.

Highlands Aerial Park

Highlands Aerial Park

9625 Dillard Road, Scaly Mountain, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775
, 828-457-8296