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Old Edwards Spa
The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina are believed to exude a certain energy with healing powers. We've channeled that energy into a unique spa experience at our Western North Carolina spa, where rough-hewn timber and stone create a haven from the outside world. Rated Condé Nast's Top Hotel Spa in North America, the Spa at Old Edwards Inn is a peaceful refuge from daily life. It is a destination for nourishment of the mind, body and spirit. Enjoy soothing skin treatments and restorative massage using herbs and botanicals from around the world and from our own gardens and greenhouses. Each of our therapies is performed in a private treatment room or in the quiet of your Spa Suite. Rediscover the best version of yourself with a full-day immersion into the healing environment in The Spa at Old Edwards.
Adventure and Excursion Book
Old Edwards Inn has put together a great guide to all of the wonderful things to do in Highlands, NC. Below are a few examples but feel free to look at this website to see other recommendations.
Bridal Veil Falls
This is one of the most unusual and most popular falls in the South by virtue of its location along scenic mountain US 64 West, 2.45 miles from town. The falls drop for 120 feet and cars can drive under the veil of water on the old road. During cold spells, the falls create a large mound of ice at its base. If it stays cold long enough, the falls will form one giant column of ice.
Dry Falls
This waterfall flows on the Cullasaja River through the Nantahala National Forest. It is part of a series of waterfalls on an 8.7 mile stretch of the river that eventually ends with Cullasaja Falls. Dry Falls flows over an overhanging bluff that allows visitors to walk under the falls and remain relatively dry when the waterflow is low, hence its name. Visitors will get wet if the waterflow is high. Drive 3.5 miles on US 64 West to the parking area on the left.
Highlands Plateau Greenway
The Greenway contains over five miles of sidewalks and natural trails that are open and free to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. The trails connect natural areas and historic sites in the town and provide alternate walking and jogging routes to shopping, educational offerings, and civic destinations. Existing and proposed trails incorporate botanical points of interest, historic sites, important birding areas, art, scenic overlooks and other areas of natural beauty. The Greenway trails are intended for foot traffic only and are rated as easy, moderate or difficult to indicate health and fitness opportunities for all user levels. Hop on the trail from locations all over town and follow the signs.
Chattooga River Trail To Whiteside Cove - 6.25 miles one way | moderate to difficult
This is a beautiful, scenic trail following the Chattooga River upstream from the Iron Bridge at Bullpen Road to Whiteside Church on Whiteside Cove Road. (This hike, as stated, is a one-way hike that starts and ends at different locations, so transportation arrangements must be made unless a round-trip hike is done.) The trail can be steep at points, but is not particularly difficult. From Highlands proceed east on Main Street, which becomes Horse Cove Road, for 4.5 miles to intersection with Bull Pen and Whiteside Cove Roads. Turn right on Bull Pen Road and proceed 3.1 miles to the Iron Bridge. Trailhead is on the left just before the bridge.
The Old Edwards Club
Old Edwards Club is about more than golf. It is a total lifestyle, one that embraces relaxed elegance and mountain living and camaraderie among members and guests. Members enjoy access and member discounts to amenities at Old Edwards Inn and Spa, including Madison's Restaurant and Wine Garden, Art's at The Lodge, the fitness center and classes, Old Edwards Spa and Salon and Acorns boutiques. A full schedule of golf tournaments and social activities are scheduled throughout the season at The Club.
Sapphire National Golf Club LLC
Tucked away in the Sapphire Valley and Cashiers Plateau Resort area, Sapphire National Golf Club is an 18 hole mountain course, offering one of the most delightful rounds you'll ever play. With its scenic mountain views and surrounding lush forests, Sapphire National is truly breathtaking, and with available lodging nearby, it serves as an ideal retreat for the avid golfer. Our golf professionals provide expert guidance and will have you out on the course in record time.
High Hampton Inn and Country Club
"I have yet to see a course - designed by me or by others - with greater natural beauty or one more enjoyable to play," said George W. Cobb, High Hampton Inn Golf Club course architect. Each of the 18 holes on this NC mountain golf course is a new scenic experience. Lined by towering pines, hemlocks and mountain laurel and surrounded by mountain peaks, all tees, fairways and greens are as beautiful as they are challenging. Designed by the late, eminent golf course architect, George W. Cobb, ASGCA, this North Carolina golf course features bent grass greens and plays at 6,012 yards from the back tees. The par 3, 137-yard famed 8th "island” hole - upon which Golf Digest bestowed the title "One of America's Great Golf Holes" - is rivaled by 17 others, each one equally beautiful and equally challenging.