Matt And Jenn’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Try to see the bear if you are visiting during the fall! This is located between Highlands and Cashiers.
Shadow of the Bear
64 Cashiers RoadTry to see the bear if you are visiting during the fall! This is located between Highlands and Cashiers.
Great view! Where the Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail cross each other.
86 locals recommend
Wayah Bald
4419 Wayah Bald RdGreat view! Where the Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail cross each other.
The Parkway leads to Black Rock Mountain City Park. Great views and hiking trails!
Black Rock Mountain Parkway
Black Rock Mountain ParkwayThe Parkway leads to Black Rock Mountain City Park. Great views and hiking trails!
The perfect place to rent a tube, kayak or canoe to enjoy the Little Tennessee River!
7 locals recommend
Great Smokey Mountain Fish Camp & Safaris
81 Bennett RdThe perfect place to rent a tube, kayak or canoe to enjoy the Little Tennessee River!
Food scene
Caffè Rel
459 E Main StChef Richard makes some amazing food in this quaint little restaurant!
The Orchard Restaurant, Events Barn & Guest Cottage
905 State Route 107
Yonder
151 Hillcrest AveGreat, fresh food!
Gazebo Creekside Cafe
44 Heritage Hollow DrGreat lunch spot!
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main St
Currahee Brewing Company
100 Lakeside Dr
828 cafe
228 NE Main StThis is a great lunch spot if you are in Franklin, NC for the day.
Main Street Coffee & Yogurt
Great local coffee shop!
Bent Willow Baking Co
473 E Palmer StGreat local coffee and baking company!
Mama G's Italian Restaurant
777 US-441Great little Italian restaurant! Highly recommend.
Winter outdoor activity
Ice Rink
440 Oak St
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdShopping
Outdoor store with everything you need for the outdoors. You can also grab a beer...there's a small bar with local beer on tap in the back!
23 locals recommend
Outdoor 76
35 E Main StOutdoor store with everything you need for the outdoors. You can also grab a beer...there's a small bar with local beer on tap in the back!
Everything you didn't know you needed! You can spend hours looking through the two, large floors of this Antique Mall.
8 locals recommend
Bryant's Antique Mall
71 East Main StreetEverything you didn't know you needed! You can spend hours looking through the two, large floors of this Antique Mall.
City/town information
Highlands is a great, small mountain town but with high-dollar stores that cater to a lot of people that come up from Atlanta for the weekend. You can still find some great deals and great restaurants.
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Highlands is a great, small mountain town but with high-dollar stores that cater to a lot of people that come up from Atlanta for the weekend. You can still find some great deals and great restaurants.