Things To Do
Food & Drink
Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar 465 Main St, Highlands NC, 28741 Pizza done right! Grab a bite and pop over to Madison's Wine Garden for a drink. Madison's Restaurant & Wine Garden Old Edwards Inn Upscale, farm to table dining with separate outdoor wine garden. Blue Bike Cafe 423 N. 4th St, Highlands NC, 28741 Perfect spot for breakfast or lunch in a laid-back environment. Highlands Wine Shoppe 269 Oak St, Highlands NC, 28741 Perfect for a tasting, glass, bottle, or case! Satulah Mountain Brewing Co 454 Carolina Way, Highlands NC, 28741 Grab a draft beer at the local brewery! Ugly Dog Public House 294 S. 4th St, Highlands NC, 28741 Perfect for nightlife, a casual meal, and day drinking. SweeTreats Ice Cream 115 S. 4th St, Highlands NC, 28741 Who doesn't love ice cream?
Golfing
Old Edwards Club 688 Highlands Cove Dr, Cashiers NC, 28717 Carved out of the Blue Ridge mountains, this Tom Jackson-designed course offers one of the most beautiful and challenging golf games in Highlands, NC. Restaurant on site.
Spa
The Spa at Old Edwards Inn 16 Church St, Highlands NC, 28741 Full service spa at Old Edwards. Advance reservations recommended.
Hiking
Secret Falls Trail Head Big Creek Rd, Highlands NC, 28741 Also known as Big Shoals Falls, this is a moderately challenging hike to a gorgeous 50 ft waterfall. Glen Falls 1091 Glen Falls Rd, Highlands NC, 28741 This 2 mi roundtrip hike has 4 scenic stops along the way! Dry Falls Trail US-64, Highlands NC, 28741 Easy, kid-friendly walk (0.2 mi) down to the waterfall. The trail allows you to go behind this beautiful 75-80 ft waterfall without getting wet! Sunset Rock 131 Highlands Gate Dr, Highlands NC, 28741 A 1.2 mile round trip hike with views overlooking the Highlands plateau.
Other Fun Activities
Cashiers Sliding Rock Chattooga River, Highlands NC, 28741 A natural rock slide with a large swimming hole at the bottom for splashing and swimming. Jackson Hole Gem Mine 9770 Highlands Rd, Highlands NC, 28741 This gem mine offers an informative yet fun experience and is great for all ages! Highlands Biological Station 265 N 6th St, Highlands NC, 28741 This nature center serves up an array of nature attractions, including a botanical garden with 450 species of plants, ferns, and flowers. Brookings Anglers 273 Spring St, Highlands NC, 28741 Fly fishing in a mountain stream with spectacular views.