Highlands NC by Galerie House
Local Restaurants & Cafes
Fine dining classic spot with a lake view. Walking distance from the Galerie House
44 locals recommend
on the Verandah
1536 Franklin RdFine dining classic spot with a lake view. Walking distance from the Galerie House
Semi-casual cafe for anytime of day. Great menu with option to sit indoors or on the patio.
60 locals recommend
Wild Thyme Gourmet
343-D Main StSemi-casual cafe for anytime of day. Great menu with option to sit indoors or on the patio.
Casual Breakfast and Lunch spot. Dog Friendly with Large Homestyle Menu.
30 locals recommend
Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th StCasual Breakfast and Lunch spot. Dog Friendly with Large Homestyle Menu.
Very cool spot for eating or drinking. Recently renovated with a great ambiance.
7 locals recommend
Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
270 Main StVery cool spot for eating or drinking. Recently renovated with a great ambiance.
Perfect for the beer lover but with a proper menu for lunch or dinner.
98 locals recommend
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th StPerfect for the beer lover but with a proper menu for lunch or dinner.
Calders Coffee Cafe
384 Main StOur go-to coffee shop on Main Street.
If you have a sweet tooth, then you have to stop at Kilwins for ice cream, chocolates, and fudge.
18 locals recommend
Kilwins Highlands
341 Main StIf you have a sweet tooth, then you have to stop at Kilwins for ice cream, chocolates, and fudge.
Tug's Proper
310 Main StBeautiful restaurant for lunch, dinner, or just drinks.
Upscale pizzeria for light bites or a full meal. Part of the Old Edwards Inn collection.
20 locals recommend
Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar
465 Main StUpscale pizzeria for light bites or a full meal. Part of the Old Edwards Inn collection.
Fine dining with classic Italian menu and wine list. Great romantic dinner spot.
49 locals recommend
Ristorante Paoletti
440 Main StFine dining with classic Italian menu and wine list. Great romantic dinner spot.
Bridge at Mill Creek
445 N 4th StHigh End Farm to Table style menu serving lunch and dinner.
Upscale mountain dining with a beautiful view of the valley. They are open for dinner only and seasonally. Please call to make reservations.
29 locals recommend
Canyon Kitchen
150 Lonesome Valley RdUpscale mountain dining with a beautiful view of the valley. They are open for dinner only and seasonally. Please call to make reservations.
Essentials
Bryson's Food Store
103 Highlands PlazaLocal Grocery Store
Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main StGourmet Grocery with great Pizza and Wine
Local Produce stand very close to the Galerie House. Beautiful fruit and vegetables with extra treats like fresh bread and farm eggs.
August Produce
636 Franklin RdLocal Produce stand very close to the Galerie House. Beautiful fruit and vegetables with extra treats like fresh bread and farm eggs.
Sightseeing
Beautiful waterfall only 1 mile from Galerie House. You can walk behind the falls.
229 locals recommend
Dry Falls
U.S. 64Beautiful waterfall only 1 mile from Galerie House. You can walk behind the falls.
Glen Falls
Great waterfall lookout with hiking trails.
State Park with beautiful views and several trails to choose from. They vary by length and difficulty so you can choose what's best for your day.
107 locals recommend
Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge RdState Park with beautiful views and several trails to choose from. They vary by length and difficulty so you can choose what's best for your day.
Traveler advice
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Hiking Trails
There is a great app called "AllTrails". It has every hike in the area with reviews and information.
It's a must to find the perfect hike for your day.