Where is
Highlands NC
Highlands NC is
located in Macon County, in the Nantahala National
Forest of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in western North
Carolina. It is near Franklin, NC and Cherokee NC.
Situated on a plateau, Highlands is located in a
remote part of the mountains for one interesting
reason... two guys and a map.
In 1875, two founders - namely Samuel Kelsey
and Clinton Hutchinson - drew intersecting lines on the map from New Orleans
to Baltimore and Chicago to Savannah. They felt that where the lines
crossed a future trading center of great importance would evolve. They
clearly didn't take into consideration the rugged terrain of the area nor
the fact that the horse and buggy would no longer be around. Then in the
1830's a man named Bobby Jones created a very distinct golf course that in
its time, and still today, a golfing sensation. That very same golf district
today is to the south of Highlands on the 106 North Carolina Highway.
About 900 people live in the 6 square miles Highlands NC calls
home, all at a comfortably cool summer elevation of 4,118 feet. The
population swells to beyond 10,000 during the summer. Though snowfall
is minimal - what with the Southern and eastern positioning from the
Appalachians Mountain chain proper - there is nearly 100 inches of rainfall
each year, producing an abundant greenery effect on the landscape.
Because of it's location and elevation, the
average temperature in July is just 78 degrees.
What can you do in Highlands, you ask? Well,
this little main street community offers plenty of antique shops, art
galleries, a popular auction house, several noted and respected
restaurants,
inns,
cabin rentals,
hotels,
bed and breakfast, and a couple of National
Historic Places. Performing arts is well seated in Highlands NC as
there are a number of theaters:
Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center,
Highlands Community Players, Instant Theatre Company, and the
Highlands Playhouse. In visual arts,
there are the
Bascom - A Center for the Visual Arts, and
the Louise Rand Bascom Barratt playhouse.
Hiking is one of the most popular
attractions in Highlands, North Carolina.
With the steep mountainous terrain and vast waterfalls, backpackers will
find plenty to discover during their hike. Waterfalls, such as the
45-foot high Bridal Veils Falls (the only waterfall in America where you can
drive your car under - and the Quarry Falls that's popular with swimmers
because of the nice swimming hole at the bottom.
Several lakes can be found in the Highlands area, so fishing is another
popular pastime. The Cullasaja and Chattooga Rivers are hot spots for
trout fishing.
If you are coming
to Highlands NC, then you are going to need a place
to stay. Check out the many
cabin rentals in
Highlands NC that we have on review here.
There are a number
of
bed and breakfast locations in Highlands NC. See
which ones are the best and which bed & breakfast
where you may want to stay.
Whether you are looking for a
cabin rental,
bed and breakfast,
hotel, or inn, there is plenty of lodging in
Highlands NC. Here is your
directory of your
places to stay during your visit to Highlands North
Carolina.
If you are looking to stay at one of the many
inns while in Highlands
NC there are plenty to choose from. Browse our listings and reviews of
the most popular Highlands North Carolina inns.
During your stay at Highlands North Carolina be sure to enjoy your
time spent with us in one of the many rental homes. There are a lot of
rentals to choose from in our listing of
Highlands NC Rentals so there is
definitely one for you.
Planning to move to Highlands NC? Then you will be in the market for a
home. Below is our
Highlands NC Real Estate directory. In it you will find
a list of our local real estate agencies. You will find plenty of homes and
land for sale in Highlands.
Whether you want a steak house, sandwich shop, bar & grill, Chinese,
Italian or just some good ole Southern cuisine, there are plenty of
restaurants in Highlands NC to please your pallet. Here is a listing of
restaurants you will find during your visit to Highlands North Carolina.
Highlands NC is located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of
Western North Carolina. There are basically four seasons of weather here.
Below is some general information about the
weather in Highlands NC.
Everyone in Highlands needs a place to stay. Therefore there are many
hotels in Highlands NC. Each of which are great places to spend time with
family, friends, or relatives. Also every hotel in Highlands North Carolina
has a splendid view of the landscape.
While your stay in Highlands North Carolina you will be able to
witness the Highland Games. These games are a spectacular set of events that
you will certainly enjoy. So come out and participate in the great
atmosphere at the Highland Games in NC.
If golfing and good food is part of your agenda during your visit to
Highlands NC, then check out the
Highlands NC Country Club.
Planning on tying the knot? Then, come to Highlands NC for your
wedding. There are plenty of wedding packages to choose from that
include cabins, event organization, and caterers. Many happy couples
have had their wedding in Highlands North Carolina.
Highlands NC has some of the greatest sights and sounds in the
southeast. Some of the Attractions in Highlands NC include an abundance of
waterfalls, Center for Visual Arts, Nantahala Outdoor Center, nearby
Glenville Lake, Dry Falls, Bridal Veil falls, Summit One Gallery, Whiteside
Mountain, Highlands Playhouse, Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center
and Botanical Gardens, and
Highlands Country Club.
Check out Highlands NC courtesy this photo gallery...
While in the Highlands
NC area, we also recommend you visit nearby
Waynesville NC,
Maggie Valley NC,
Boone NC,
Gatlinburg TN,
Brevard NC, and
Pigeon Forge TN.
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