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
Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Old Edwards Spa
445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741, 866-526-8008
This is opening weekend for the club course, so book your tee time today!
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
NC 28741
An Erica & Ronnie favorite!
Roughly 2-mile round-trip hike in the Nantahala National Forest
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
NC 28741
2 mile loop. MODERATE HIKE on one loop, ADVANCED HIKE on another.
GREAT views!!!
Highlands Biological Center
930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC 28741, NC 28741
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.