Downtown Highlands is a beautiful and walkable town with shopping for all tastes. There are varieties of retail stores, coffee shops, and places to grab a cocktail or beer. Whether you are shopping or eating, you are sure to enjoy your visit to this mountain town.

Four65 Woodfire Bistro & Bar

Incredible for Lunch/Dinner - Walk-Ins Accepted

https://www.four65.com

OEI Rooftop Terrace

Lunch/afternoon cocktails

Midpoint Highlands

Lunch/Dinner - Walk-Ins Accepted.

https://www.midpointhighlandsnc.com

The Ugly Dog Pub

Lunch/Dinner - Casual drink/food

Wild Thyme Gourmet

Lunch/Dinner - Recommend reservation for Dinner.

https://wildthymegourmet.com

Ristorante Paoletti

Dinner - Reservation Required, book-in-advance.

https://paolettis.com

Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro

The welcome party will be hosted here. Recommend making reservations in advance.

https://wolfgangs.net

Primary Restaurant & Bar

Dinner - Reservations Recommended

https://primaryhnc.com

Lakeside

Dinner - Reservations Recommended, book-in-advance

https://www.lakesiderestaurant.info

The Wine Garden at Old Edwards

Lunch - Located outside to the left of Old Edwards entrance - Weather dependent

https://www.oldedwardshospitality.com/old-edwards-inn-spa/dine/the-wine-garden

Highlands Deli

Sandwich & Ice Cream

Calders Coffee Shop

light breakfast available

https://calderscoffeecafe.com

Blue Bike Cafe

Breakfast - Highland's Staple

https://www.bluebikecafe.net

The Hummingbird Lounge

Cocktails - Great place to have a drink! Located in the Old Edwards Inn. Light lunch available.

https://www.oldedwardshospitality.com/old-edwards-inn-spa/dine/hummingbird-lounge

Highlands Wine Shoppe

Great place for a glass of wine! Stock your reserves here.

The High Dive - Local dive bar. Pool tables.

Whiteside Brewing Company - **Outside of town but a worthy place to venture to in the popular small town of Cashiers.

The highlands area has many hikes and trails to explore! Please pack accordingly if you are interested in exploring in the mountains! The website provided has 10 popular trails. Dry Fall Trail is a quick half mile trail to a large waterfall ( seen in image ) - ( you will get wet )

Recommend Booking in advance

See Website below for Golf Courses Near Highlands

Brookings Anglers - Highlands