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ELEVATION 4,118 FEET
The Height of Happiness
A 2 hours drive north of Atlanta surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest and situated atop a plateau at elevation 4118 feet. Experience mother natures’ four seasons, explore scenic drives and hiking trails. Enjoy fine dining, great shopping, blue skies, music, festivals and friendly faces.
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Highlands
ELEVATION 4,118 FEET
The Height of Happiness
A 2 hours drive north of Atlanta surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest and situated atop a plateau at elevation 4118 feet. Experience mother natures’ four seasons, explore scenic drives and hiking trails. Enjoy fine dining, great shopping, blue skies, music, festivals and friendly faces.
Sightseeing
108 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
Stop by for lots of info on hiking and waterfalls, dining and fun things to do during your stay.
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Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
108 Main St108 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
Stop by for lots of info on hiking and waterfalls, dining and fun things to do during your stay.
Food scene
US-64 E, Cashiers, NC 28717
Quick trip down to Cashiers, Ingles has everything you may need.
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Ingles
U.S. 64 US-64 E, Cashiers, NC 28717
Quick trip down to Cashiers, Ingles has everything you may need.
103 Highlands Plaza, Highlands, NC 28741
Right around the corner, excellent selections.
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Bryson's Food Store
103 Highlands Plaza103 Highlands Plaza, Highlands, NC 28741
Right around the corner, excellent selections.
521 East Main Street
Breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Upscale grocery offering a butcher, bakery & wine shop, plus a deli, grill & wood-fired pizza
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Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main St521 East Main Street
Breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Upscale grocery offering a butcher, bakery & wine shop, plus a deli, grill & wood-fired pizza
4118 Kitchen + Bar
64 Highlands Plaza64 Highlands Plaza
Great burgers, Sunday brunch, family friendly
460 Main Street
see menu and info at Wolfgangs.net
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Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
474 Main St460 Main Street
see menu and info at Wolfgangs.net
595 Franklin Road
Check out on FB or see menu at highlandssmokehouse.com
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Highlands Smokehouse
595 Franklin Rd595 Franklin Road
Check out on FB or see menu at highlandssmokehouse.com
Ristorante Paoletti
440 Main St440 Main Street
paolettis.com
Call for reservations
298 South 4th Street
see menu at theuglydogpub.com/restaurant-menu
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The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th St298 South 4th Street
see menu at theuglydogpub.com/restaurant-menu
423 N 4th Street
Great for breakfast, open 7am-3pm
1 block from the Treetop Lofts
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Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th St423 N 4th Street
Great for breakfast, open 7am-3pm
1 block from the Treetop Lofts
Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant
30 Dillard Road30 Dillard Road, Highlands, NC 28741
828-482-7040
Handcrafted sandwiches, soups & salads and ICE CREAM
Corner of 4th & Main Street
828-526-9632
sweettreatshighlands.com
Highlands Deli
115 South 4th StreetHandcrafted sandwiches, soups & salads and ICE CREAM
Corner of 4th & Main Street
828-526-9632
sweettreatshighlands.com
Great Pizzas!
45 Slab Town Rd, Cashiers, NC 28717
828-743-0020
Slabtownpizza.com
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Slab Town Pizza
45 Slab Town RdGreat Pizzas!
45 Slab Town Rd, Cashiers, NC 28717
828-743-0020
Slabtownpizza.com
137 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
828-482-7020
All day breakfast
Open Daily 7am-4pm
BlackBear Breakfast and Lunch
137 Main Street137 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
828-482-7020
All day breakfast
Open Daily 7am-4pm
Family Activities
600 N 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741
Treetop Lofts are located right next to the Rec Center. Ask at Rec Center office for pool and gym use during your stay. Dog park is right behind.
Highlands Recreation Office
600 N 4th St600 N 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741
Treetop Lofts are located right next to the Rec Center. Ask at Rec Center office for pool and gym use during your stay. Dog park is right behind.
930 Horse Cove Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Call for reservations
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone
828.526.2623
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Highlands Nature Center
930 Horse Cove Rd930 Horse Cove Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Call for reservations
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone
828.526.2623
323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
The Bascom's visual arts center offers more than 60 classes and workshops between June and October. Their gallery always has a wonderful show. It's a must see. And we love riding through their covered bridge entrance.
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The Bascom
323 Franklin Rd323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
The Bascom's visual arts center offers more than 60 classes and workshops between June and October. Their gallery always has a wonderful show. It's a must see. And we love riding through their covered bridge entrance.
corner of Pine & N 4th Street
2 blocks from the Treetop Lofts
Location of seasonal weekend farmers market, music and festivals
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Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park
411-499 Pine Stcorner of Pine & N 4th Street
2 blocks from the Treetop Lofts
Location of seasonal weekend farmers market, music and festivals
HIGHLANDS OUTPOST
7420 Dillard Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC 28755
828-526-3737
highlandsoutpost.com
Snow Tubing
Scaly Mountain Screamer- Coming summer of 2022
Our mountain coaster is the longest in North Carolina, boasting 360 degree turns and gorgeous views that you enjoy at your own speed.
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Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdHIGHLANDS OUTPOST
7420 Dillard Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC 28755
828-526-3737
highlandsoutpost.com
Snow Tubing
Scaly Mountain Screamer- Coming summer of 2022
Our mountain coaster is the longest in North Carolina, boasting 360 degree turns and gorgeous views that you enjoy at your own speed.
9525 Dillard Road, Scaly Mountain, NC
Ziplines, Adventure Park
Highlandsaerialpark.com
828-360-3533
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Highlands Aerial Park
9625 Dillard Rd9525 Dillard Road, Scaly Mountain, NC
Ziplines, Adventure Park
Highlandsaerialpark.com
828-360-3533
This is a public course about 30 minutes away.
50 Slicers Ave, Sapphire, NC 28774
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Sapphire National Golf Club LLC
50 Slicers AveThis is a public course about 30 minutes away.
50 Slicers Ave, Sapphire, NC 28774
Public Golf Course
15 miles /25 minute drive
568 Sky Valley Way, Box#1, Sky Valley, GA 30537
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Sky Valley Country Club
568 Sky Valley WayPublic Golf Course
15 miles /25 minute drive
568 Sky Valley Way, Box#1, Sky Valley, GA 30537
Hikes and Waterfalls
One of our favorite hikes to waterfall.
1.3 miles Moderate
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
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Ranger Falls Loop Trail
14014 Highlands RdOne of our favorite hikes to waterfall.
1.3 miles Moderate
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
Whiteside Mountain
1.9 mile moderate loop
Worth the trip to the top, views, views, views.
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
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Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville DrWhiteside Mountain
1.9 mile moderate loop
Worth the trip to the top, views, views, views.
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
0.7 mile moderate
Beautiful Sunsets
Close to town
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
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Sunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate Dr0.7 mile moderate
Beautiful Sunsets
Close to town
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
1.3 mile moderate,
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
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Secret Falls Trail Head
Big Creek Road1.3 mile moderate,
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
2.4 moderate
Close to town
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
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Glen Falls
2.4 moderate
Close to town
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
3.9 moderate loop
near Sapphire, NC, Gorges State Park
Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail
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Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls Trail3.9 moderate loop
near Sapphire, NC, Gorges State Park
Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail
2 mile moderate loop
great for entire family
The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Chattooga River Trail (trail-head)
Chattooga Trail2 mile moderate loop
great for entire family
The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Just in case
Highlands Pharmacy
195 Main Stwww.highlandspharmacy.com
828-526-2366
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
190 Hospital Dr 190 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
Open 24 hours
828-526-1200
539 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
828-482-0286
Printing, copies, scan services, notary, Fedex, office supplies
The Business Spot
472 Dillard Road539 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
828-482-0286
Printing, copies, scan services, notary, Fedex, office supplies
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