Highlands North Carolina
The quaint town of Highlands, NC offers an engaging, warm, and welcoming spirit. This is your personal mountain retreat, where making the most of every moment happens naturally with refined luxury woven seamlessly and thoughtfully with the great outdoors. It’s a setting unlike any other, where you’ll discover your Height of Happiness.
Make the most of every moment. Looking for things to do, where to dine, where to experience cultural activities or unique shopping? Highlands, NC offers a place to create shared memories you didn’t realize you were missing.
Experiencing the Process of Making
- April 26, 2024 - April 28, 2024 • The Bascom ~ A Center for Visual Arts
Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
- April 26, 2024
Tinker Time for Tots: Number Sense
- April 26, 2024 • Literacy and Learning Center
Yoga & Nature -- Rise Up Rooted -A Woman’s Mountain Retreat
- April 26, 2024 - April 28, 2024 • Mountain Retreat and Learning Center
Highlands Marketplace
- April 27, 2024 - October 26, 2024
Highlands Experience Guide
Whether you’re embarking a long journey or seeking downtime entertainment, our guide provides curated content, hidden gems, and stunning photography to captivate your imagination. You can view the digital guide, download a copy, or have a printed version sent directly to your home.
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The locals say there’s something healing about these mountains, a palpable energy that can only be felt but not described. You’ll feel it for yourself as soon as you crest the mountain. And it continues to unfold as you set out to create your own personal story in this magical place. Explore endless year-round opportunities for pristine mountain adventure for those who venture up.
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We invite you to embark on a virtual journey, exploring the hidden gems, local events, and captivating stories that make our city a true gem in the Tar Heel State. Join us as we celebrate our community, share our passion for nature, and showcase the warmth and hospitality that defines the essence of Highlands, North Carolina.