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

Golf (If you want to hit the linx check out)
Cullasaja Club, 1371 Cullasaja Club Dr, Highlands, NC 28741, (828)526-3531, Private, 18 hole, 6651 yds, Par 72, Course Rating -72.1
Highlands Country Club, Highway 106, Dillard Road, Highlands, NC 28741, (828)526-2181, Private, 18 hole, 6255 yds, Par 70, Course Rating -71.2
Highlands Falls Country Club, Highway 64 East, Highlands, NC 28741, (828)526-4118, Private, 18 hole, 6130 yds, Par 70, Course Rating -70.1
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club, 770 Country Club Dr, Highlands, NC 28741, (828)526-2164, Private, 18 hole, 6493 yds, Par 72, Course Rating -71 


Calendar of Events:
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:
This space available...contact info@blueridgemountainchamber.com for more information.

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