Highlands is the highest incorporated town east of the Mississippi River at 4118 ft. It is one of the few temperate rainforests in North America and Salamander and Lichen capital of the world. Forbes Magazine named Highlands as it 499th most expensive zip code.

Historic accommodations, award winning dining, cultural arts, unique shopping, nature and outdoor activities represent just another day in Highlands. From its many shops on main street to dozens of waterfalls in the area make Highlands, a do not miss for your next trip to the mountains.


Things to Do:


Jackson Hole Trading Post
9770 Highlands Rd
Highlands, NC. 28741
828-524-5850
9 miles west of Highlands on Hwy 64




Cullasaja Center for the Arts
Dedicated to presenting Fine and Performing Arts.  Includes workshop, performances, studio rental, etc.
80 Bee Tree Lane
Franklin, NC.
828-349-0502

Highlands Historic Society
Focused on perserving the history for present and future generation by books, artifacts, and other Highlands memorabilia.
524 N. Fourth Street
Highlands, NC.
828-787-1050

The Highlands Playhouse
Full Scale Productions and Musical Events
310 Main Street
Oak Square
Highlands, NC.
828-526-1678

Scaley Mountain, NC
Scaley Mountain Outdoor Center offers: snow tubing, ice skating, summer tubing ,and even trout fishing. Make sure you check the conditons before your next visit go to www.scalymountain.com


Calendar of Events:

5/20/2010 - 5/22/2010 - The 4th Annual Collective Spirits Wine Festival
Location: The Bascom in Highlands,NC
When: Thursday May 20th through Saturday May 22nd. Time (TBA)
Costs: Tickets are on sale now.
Description: Events include private wine dinners, grand wine tastings with both value wines and rare bottles, a gala dinner, live and silent auctions, a culinary sampling by local chefs, and symposiums conducted by leading wine specialists.
Contact: For more information call 828-526-4949.

7/3/2010 - 4th of July Fireworks
Location: Highlands,NC Civic Center & Recreation Park
When: Saturday July 3rd @ dark
Contact: Highlands,NC Chamber of Commerce for more infomation.

7/8/2010 - 7/11/2010 - The 14th Annual Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival
Location: The Bascom in Highlands,NC
When: Thursday July 8th through Saturday July 11th
Description: The Mountains in Bloom Festival  features a tour of mountain gardens, a flower show and photography competition, a home and garden market, and a garden-themed lecture by a top speaker.
Contact: Call  828-526-4949 for more information.

10/30/2010 - Halloween in Highlands,NC
Location: Downtown Highlands, NC
When: Saturday October 30th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Contact: Highlands, NC Chamber of Commerce for more infomation.

11/27/2010 - Christmas Tree Lighting
Location: Downtown Highlands, NC
When: Saturday November 27th @ 6:30 PM.
Contact: Highlands, NC Chamber of Commerce for more infomation.


Favorite Area Restaurants:
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Where to Stay:
Highlands Resort Rentals
PO Box 1505
2256 Dilliard Rd (Hwy 106)
Highlands, NC. 28741
828-526-5839
www.highlandsresortrentals.com
reservations@highlandsresortrentals.com

Real Estate Information:
John Schifflin Real Estate
John Schifflin
361 Main Street
PO Box 725
Highlands, NC. 28741
Office:  800-526-5750
Fax:  828-526-0558
info@johnschiffli.com
www.johnschiffli.com