Breweries and Entertainment
Cool local brewery set in and around several train cars. Only 2 minutes away. Great outdoor space with plenty of activities for kids.
106 locals recommend
Whistle Hop Brewing Company
1288 Charlotte HwyCool local brewery set in and around several train cars. Only 2 minutes away. Great outdoor space with plenty of activities for kids.
Turgua Brewing
3131 Cane Creek RoadGreat to enjoy a brew outdoors by the creek. Only 5 minutes away.
The local big dog of craft breweries. Highlands usually has live music, is kid and pet friendly, and has great indoor and outdoor spaces with beach volleyball too!
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyThe local big dog of craft breweries. Highlands usually has live music, is kid and pet friendly, and has great indoor and outdoor spaces with beach volleyball too!
Sightseeing
270 degree views with a 1 mile hike up to the peak. Free range cows at the top and great sunset. Can extend the hike into Florence nature preserve.
95 locals recommend
Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain Rd270 degree views with a 1 mile hike up to the peak. Free range cows at the top and great sunset. Can extend the hike into Florence nature preserve.
Quite possibly the best sunset around. short hike to the peak with huge rock outcroppings. Parking is limited and the ride is a bit windy up the mountain.
Eagle Rock
1999 State Rd 2798Quite possibly the best sunset around. short hike to the peak with huge rock outcroppings. Parking is limited and the ride is a bit windy up the mountain.
Well marked and maintained trails close by just off 74 on the way to Chimney Rock.
20 locals recommend
Florence Nature Preserve
3836 Gerton HwyWell marked and maintained trails close by just off 74 on the way to Chimney Rock.
Food Scene
Mexican food in an old diner..... don't be fooled. Great tex-mex with fast service and reasonable prices.
41 locals recommend
Nachos & Beer
230 Charlotte HwyMexican food in an old diner..... don't be fooled. Great tex-mex with fast service and reasonable prices.
Zambra
85 W Walnut StOur favorite tapas restaurant with a romantic vibe to it.
Delicious Italian only a few miles away. gourmet pizzas are a bit pricey but super tasty.
69 locals recommend
Piazza
4 Olde Eastwood Village BlvdDelicious Italian only a few miles away. gourmet pizzas are a bit pricey but super tasty.
Homemade ice cream that is perfect for a hot day, or a cold day, or breakfast. Trust me it's good!!
23 locals recommend
Hilltop Ice Cream Shop
520 Old US Hwy 74Homemade ice cream that is perfect for a hot day, or a cold day, or breakfast. Trust me it's good!!