Things To Do
There are a variety of options to choose from if you are looking for activities to fill your time. Below are some suggestions, including ones we have tried and loved!
Blue Bike Cafe
423 North 4th Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Great spot for breakfast/lunch
Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Has different grocery items to choose from as well as lunch options
Highlands Smokehouse
595 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741
GREAT lunch spot - we recommend the bbq nachos and wings
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 South 4th Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Awesome hotdogs/bratwurst and fun atmosphere
The High Dive
476 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC 28741
Popular late night spot
Ristorante Paoletti
440 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Good Italian spot downtown
Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
270 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Great place to grab drinks by the fire or Sunday brunch!
Outpost Inn Highlands
790 North 4th Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Highlands Recreation Center
600 North 4th Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Great place to play tennis or pickleball close to downtown
Old Edwards Club
688 Highlands Cove Drive, Cashiers, NC 28717
Guests of OEI and 200 Main have access to tee times
Sapphire National Golf Club LLC
50 Slicers Ave, Sapphire, NC 28774
Closest public course if you'd like to play some golf
Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
Quarry Falls
Highlands, NC 28741
One of our favorites! You can climb on the waterfall/there is a swimming hole at the base
Secret Falls Trail Head
Big Creek Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Glen Falls
Highlands, NC 28741
Yellow Mountain Trail
Highlands, NC 28741
For all the days along the way