COFFEE SHOPS
Mountain Fresh (serves breakfast
Mountain Fresh (serves breakfast and lunch) Calders Coffee Cafe
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Experiences · Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands North Carolina Vacation Rentals
Local picks for your Highlands stay, from the hospitality team at Rent in Highlands.
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Ways to fill a day
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RESTAURANTS
Wild Thyme
Wild Thyme, Madison's Restaurant, Ristorante Paoletti, Edelweiss Highlands, and Highlands Wine Shoppe
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SPOTS
Botanical Gardens
Botanical Gardens, Sunset Rock, and Cliffside Lake
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ACTIVITIES
Zip-lining
Zip-lining, mountain coaster, and tubing in Scaly Mountain
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SEASONAL EVENTS
Highlands Food
Highlands Food and Wine Festival, Highlands Porchfest, and Olde Mountain Christmas Parade
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5 Highland Rentals to Elevate Your North Carolina Stay
Your experience in the Highlands should begin and end with where you stay, and as such, we feel choosing just the right property to substantiate your desired experience is a must. Choose any of these Highlands cabins and vacation rentals, and you won't go wrong when visiting the Highlands.
7 Excellent Dining Experiences in the Highlands, SC
When visiting the Highlands, NC, make sure to check out the 7 restaurants listed above as curated by us at The 100 Collection for our partners at Rent in Highlands. They represent a variety of dining selections, ranging from casual lunch spots to more formal dinner options, all of them featuring a unique take on Southern mountain fare and offering unique atmospheres, decor, and settings.
A Comprehensive Look at Highlands Attractions You Will Want to Explore
This comprehensive list of several things you can do when staying in the Highlands, NC, is brought to you by the experts at Rent in Highlands. This list offers a good variety of activities, allowing for different tastes and preferences when it comes to what soundsfun to you!
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