Abby & Drew

September 18, 2026 • Highlands, North Carolina
116 Days To Go!

Abby & Drew

September 18, 2026 • Highlands, North Carolina
116 Days To Go!

EAT & DRINK

The Wine Garden

445 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 787-2525

RESERVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED

Madison's Restaurant

445 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 787-2525

RESERVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED

Rooftop Terrace

455 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 787-2525

Hummingbird Lounge

455 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 787-2525

Ristorante Paoletti

440 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 526-4906

RESERVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED

Wild Thyme Gourmet

343-D Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 526-4035

RESERVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED

Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern

270 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 526-2590

RESERVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED

The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands

294 S 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 526-8364

The High Dive

476 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 526-2200

SHOPPING (FAVORITE PLACES)

Vivace Highlands

230 S 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 482-2902

(WOMEN'S SHOP)

Monkee's of Highlands

383 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 482-1487

(WOMEN'S SHOP)

TJ Bailey's For Men

343C Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 526-2262

(MEN'S SHOP)

Highland Hiker

601 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 526-5298

McCulley's

242 S 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(800) 527-4407

Mirror Lake Antiques

215 S 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 526-2080

Acorns

212 S 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 787-1877

(OLD EDWARDS GIFT SHOP)

ACTIVITIES

Whiteside Mtn Trail

Picture of Whiteside Mtn Trail
Parking lot, 91-170 Deville Dr, Highlands, NC 28741, USA

The Whiteside Mountain hike is considered moderate. While the trail is relatively short, it does include some rocky sections and elevation changes. Proper footwear is recommended, and hikers should be prepared for a bit of climbing to reach the stunning overlooks.

Sunset Rock- Highlands Cashiers Land Trust

Picture of Sunset Rock- Highlands Cashiers Land Trust
131 Highlands Gate Dr, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
(828) 526-1111

Sunset Rock is a popular spot for a short hike with a great view, and just a few hundred yards from downtown Highlands. Head east down Main Street for .5 miles toward Horse Cove until you reach the Nature Center on the left. Park on the gravel on the right side of the road. You will see large signs for the trailhead. The trail to sunset rock is a .5 mile hike up a gravel road. Sunset Rock is an ideal choice for a late afternoon stroll. Beautiful sunsets can be seen over the town, while you sit on a natural amphitheater of slabs of granite. This property is owned by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.

Glen Falls

Picture of Glen Falls
Highlands, NC 28741, USA

The Glen Falls Trail is a moderate hike. There are many great viewpoints of teh waterfall from different vantage points. Depending on how long you spend enjoying the falls, the hike typically takes 1.5-2 hours and is about 2.8 miles. The trail ends with a campsite. If you wish to turn back after the falls, you may do so as there are no great views beyond the waterfall.

HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

https://www.highlandschamber.org/

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