Guidebook for Highlands
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual, fun and the Wednesday Night Bluegrass is not to be missed.
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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.
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.