Drinks & Nightlife
Casual, fun and the Wednesday Night Bluegrass is not to be missed.
98 locals recommend
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th StCasual, fun and the Wednesday Night Bluegrass is not to be missed.
Arts & Culture
The building itself is a work fo art and the exhibits are always intriguing. Outdoor sculpture, a nature trail, a great gift shop and a beautiful stone terrace make a visit a delightful experience.
48 locals recommend
The Bascom
323 Franklin RdThe building itself is a work fo art and the exhibits are always intriguing. Outdoor sculpture, a nature trail, a great gift shop and a beautiful stone terrace make a visit a delightful experience.
Essentials
Groceries, pizza, pasta, salad bar, bakery, deli, ice cream, coffee, wne, dessert, carry-out dinners, eat-in grill - all under one roof!!
95 locals recommend
Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main StGroceries, pizza, pasta, salad bar, bakery, deli, ice cream, coffee, wne, dessert, carry-out dinners, eat-in grill - all under one roof!!
Entertainment & Activities
When they're not doing professional live theater, they show carefully selected first run movies complete with popcorn, movie candy, beer & wine.
33 locals recommend
Highlands Playhouse
507 Oak StWhen they're not doing professional live theater, they show carefully selected first run movies complete with popcorn, movie candy, beer & wine.
Sightseeing
A two mile hiking trail loop up to the 4900' summit of a granite mountain located five miles from town. Fantastic views in all directions. Devil's Courthouse, an off-shoot hike takes you to a rocky table-top that juts out into space.
139 locals recommend
Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville DrA two mile hiking trail loop up to the 4900' summit of a granite mountain located five miles from town. Fantastic views in all directions. Devil's Courthouse, an off-shoot hike takes you to a rocky table-top that juts out into space.
Parks & Nature
Run by the University of North Carolina and other schools, they are committed to native plants. Enjoy trails around a beautiful lake with many unusual plants and trees marked with scientific names. College courses are taught here a biologists come to study salamanders and rare plants.
23 locals recommend
Highlands Nature Center
930 Horse Cove RdRun by the University of North Carolina and other schools, they are committed to native plants. Enjoy trails around a beautiful lake with many unusual plants and trees marked with scientific names. College courses are taught here a biologists come to study salamanders and rare plants.
When you've done Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Sunset Rocks, Glen Falls, then you're ready for Secret Falls. A bit of a hike but absolutely worth it. Really spectacular waterfall that you can see from many different angles.
40 locals recommend
Secret Falls Trail Head
Big Creek RoadWhen you've done Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Sunset Rocks, Glen Falls, then you're ready for Secret Falls. A bit of a hike but absolutely worth it. Really spectacular waterfall that you can see from many different angles.