Jill & Liam
Things To Do
The Ugly Dog Public House
Come. Sit. Stay. Crafted cocktails, regional beers and elevated pub food served at a cozy, classic tavern.
Bardo
Fun, ecclectic shop with unique furniture, knickknacks, and jewelry.
Kilwins
Old-fashioned confectionary chain selling chocolates, ice cream, handmade sweets, at gift baskets.
Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is a 45-foot waterfall located in the Nantahala National Forest, northwest of Highlands, North Carolina. With a short curve of roadway located behind the falls, it has the distinction of being the only waterfall in the state that one can drive a vehicle under.
Sunset Rock
One of the most popular hiking trails in Highlands is the short 1.4-mile out and back trail to Sunset Rock. The spot gets its name from the rocky outcropping overlooking the town to the east, offering a perfect spot to watch the sunset over town.
Old Edwards Inn and Spa
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Old Edwards Inn and Spa provides unparalleled experiences in the Blue Ridge Mountains, from golf to garden-to-table dining.
Highlands Aerial Park
Do you feel a need for speed? Highlands Aerial Park has you covered with two ziplining experiences on a mountain top with breathtaking views. Their “premium zip-lining experience” includes 8 zip-lines up to 250’ above the ground and 1,550’ long. These zip-lines whisk you through corridors carved into the tree canopies and across wide open spaces for some of the best views in the area!
Calders Coffee Cafe
Calders Coffee Café is a veteran-owned company that provides fine coffee house fare with a Highlands flair.
The Bascom: Center for the Visual Arts
Inside the beautiful rustic building of The Bascom, you’ll find gorgeous locally-made artwork on display in an exhibit gallery. Stop by the expansive gift shop before you leave and pick up a souvenir or two. If you are spending more than a few days in Highlands check out their list of workshops. They have classes ranging from photography to ceramics and wood turning.
Highlands Nature Center
A campus extension of Western Carolina University, The Highlands Biological Station is made up of the Highlands Nature Center, Botanical Gardens, and laboratory. The station is a wonderful place for a quiet stroll through nature.
Madison's Restaurant
Savor farm-to-table cuisine that's locally sourced in the warm ambiance of Madison's. Talented chefs create mouthwatering foods made from sustainable ingredients from local gardens and greenhouses to bring out nature's most vibrant flavors. Enjoy dining in the richly appointed dining room while devouring exciting dishes like Painted Hills Beef Ribeye, Pecan Crusted Springer Mountain Chicken and Sunburst Trout.
Mountain Fresh Grocery
Mountain Fresh is a lively specialty food and wine shop/restaurant. It offers a butcher, bakery & wine shop, plus a deli, grill & wood-fired pizza.