There are so many great hikes right around Highlands, NC. From Whiteside Mountain to countless waterfalls, the options are endless! June is the best time to lace up your boots and hit the trails. Checkout this blogpost for details on some of the best hikes around.

There are some great eats and treats around town! Checkout the list below for our recommendations for each meal and everything in between.

Breakfast/Brunch

1. Blue Bike Cafe

2. Mountain Fresh Grocery

3. Black Bear Breakfast & Lunch

4. Kelsey Place Restaurant at Highlands Inn

5. Madison's at Old Edwards Inn

Lunch

1. Wild Thyme Gourmet

2. The Ugly Dog Pub

3. Highlands Smokehouse

4. Four65 Woodfire Bistro & Bar

5. The Wine Garden at Old Edwards Inn

Dinner

1. Madison's at Old Edwards Inn

2. Oak Steakhouse

3. The Stubborn Buddha

4. Highlands Supper Club

5. Ristoranti Paoletti

6. Lakeside Restaurant

7. On the Veranda

8. Primary Restaurant & Bar

9. The Bridge at Mill Creek

10. Satulah Mountain Brewing Company

Coffee, Desserts & More

1. Calders Coffee Cafe

2. The Secret Garden

3. The Hummingbird Lounge in Old Edwards Inn

4. Kilwin's Ice Cream & Fudge

5. SweeTreats Craft Ice Cream

6. Edelweiss Highlands

Bonus:

- If you're staying at The Half Mile Farm, Henry's Farmhouse Tavern has rave reviews

- If you're staying in Cashiers, The Cornucopia Restaurant is great for lunch, Buck's Coffee Cafe is the place to stop for coffee, The Whiteside Brewing Company is a lively stop, The Orchard Restaurant is delicious, and Slab Town Pizza is a must.