Winter in
Highlands, NC
The Our State team produced a nice video showing the magic of Highlands North Carolina during the winter months.
The quaint town of Highlands, NC is a hidden jewel just 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; stroll beneath Dry Falls, drive under Bridal Veil Falls or view Whitewater Falls – the tallest east of the Rockies at 411 feet. Visit Highlands for the ultimate mountain experience and see why Southern Living chose Highlands a top 5 Small Town Getaway.
The Our State team produced a nice video showing the magic of Highlands North Carolina during the winter months.
Highlands was founded in 1875 after its two founders, Samuel Truman Kelsey and Clinton Carter Hutchinson, drew lines from Chicago to Savannah and from New Orleans to New York City. They felt that the place where these lines met would eventually become a great trading center and commercial crossroads. Highlands was named for its lofty elevation.
In the 1930s the town became a golfing mecca when Bobby Jones of Atlanta and some of his well-heeled golfing buddies founded the Highlands Country Club. Today that club is one of seven successful residential country club communities in the area. The Highlands Country Club is south of Highlands on Dillard Road (North Carolina Highway 106).
Highlands, NC
This matrix of Highlands NC restaurants provides some of the top picks from TripAdvisor.
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Ristorante Paoletti 440 Main
St Pob 189, Highlands, NC 28741-8447+1 828-526-4906 |
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Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
474 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741-8447+1 828-526-3807
Bistro 4;00 Dinner 5:30 |
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Lakeside Restaurant
531 Smallwood Ave on Harris Lake, Highlands, NC
28741-8464+1 828-526-9419 Open: Tue - Sat 5:30 Go to their website |
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Madison's 445 Main St
Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands, NC 28741-8447+1
828-787-2525 Open: Dialy 11:30- 2 Go to their website |
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Wild Thyme Gourmet
343-D Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741+1 828-526-4035 Open: Daily, Closed Wed, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Go to their website |
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Cozy & Well Appointed. Sleeps 4. Private, Wooded View. Awesome Location. Pets Cozy & Well Appointed. Sleeps 4. Private, Wooded View. Awesome Location. Pets From $125 [Book Online]
In the city center, 200 Main is in a walkable area within minutes of great shopping and dining. [Book Online]
Highlands Biological Station is a non-profit research organization in Highlands, North Carolina, dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the Southern Appalachian region. The Station conducts various research projects in areas such as ecology, conservation, and wildlife biology.
The Highlands Nature Center is an education and outreach program of the Highlands Biological Station. It is a community-based environmental education center that provides educational programs, workshops, and events focused on promoting the appreciation and understanding of the natural history and ecology of the Southern Appalachian region. The center features trails, gardens, and exhibits showcasing the unique flora and fauna of the area.
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