Melle's Highlands, NC Guidebook

Melle
Melle's Highlands, NC Guidebook

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ELEVATION 4,118 FEET The Height of Happiness A 2 hours drive north of Atlanta surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest and situated atop a plateau at elevation 4118 feet. Experience mother natures’ four seasons, explore scenic drives and hiking trails. Enjoy fine dining, great shopping, blue skies, music, festivals and friendly faces.
228 locals recommend
Highlands
228 locals recommend
ELEVATION 4,118 FEET The Height of Happiness A 2 hours drive north of Atlanta surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest and situated atop a plateau at elevation 4118 feet. Experience mother natures’ four seasons, explore scenic drives and hiking trails. Enjoy fine dining, great shopping, blue skies, music, festivals and friendly faces.

Sightseeing

108 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741 Stop by for lots of info on hiking and waterfalls, dining and fun things to do during your stay.
6 locals recommend
Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
108 Main St
6 locals recommend
108 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741 Stop by for lots of info on hiking and waterfalls, dining and fun things to do during your stay.

Food scene

US-64 E, Cashiers, NC 28717 Quick trip down to Cashiers, Ingles has everything you may need.
58 locals recommend
Ingles
U.S. 64
58 locals recommend
US-64 E, Cashiers, NC 28717 Quick trip down to Cashiers, Ingles has everything you may need.
103 Highlands Plaza, Highlands, NC 28741 Right around the corner, excellent selections.
49 locals recommend
Bryson's Food Store
103 Highlands Plaza
49 locals recommend
103 Highlands Plaza, Highlands, NC 28741 Right around the corner, excellent selections.
521 East Main Street Breakfast, lunch or dinner. Upscale grocery offering a butcher, bakery & wine shop, plus a deli, grill & wood-fired pizza
95 locals recommend
Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main St
95 locals recommend
521 East Main Street Breakfast, lunch or dinner. Upscale grocery offering a butcher, bakery & wine shop, plus a deli, grill & wood-fired pizza
64 Highlands Plaza Great burgers, Sunday brunch, family friendly
4118 Kitchen + Bar
64 Highlands Plaza
64 Highlands Plaza Great burgers, Sunday brunch, family friendly
460 Main Street see menu and info at Wolfgangs.net
45 locals recommend
Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
474 Main St
45 locals recommend
460 Main Street see menu and info at Wolfgangs.net
595 Franklin Road Check out on FB or see menu at highlandssmokehouse.com
25 locals recommend
Highlands Smokehouse
595 Franklin Rd
25 locals recommend
595 Franklin Road Check out on FB or see menu at highlandssmokehouse.com
440 Main Street paolettis.com Call for reservations
49 locals recommend
Ristorante Paoletti
440 Main St
49 locals recommend
440 Main Street paolettis.com Call for reservations
298 South 4th Street see menu at theuglydogpub.com/restaurant-menu
98 locals recommend
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th St
98 locals recommend
298 South 4th Street see menu at theuglydogpub.com/restaurant-menu
423 N 4th Street Great for breakfast, open 7am-3pm 1 block from the Treetop Lofts
30 locals recommend
Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th St
30 locals recommend
423 N 4th Street Great for breakfast, open 7am-3pm 1 block from the Treetop Lofts
30 Dillard Road, Highlands, NC 28741 828-482-7040
Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant
30 Dillard Road
30 Dillard Road, Highlands, NC 28741 828-482-7040
Handcrafted sandwiches, soups & salads and ICE CREAM Corner of 4th & Main Street 828-526-9632 sweettreatshighlands.com
Highlands Deli
115 South 4th Street
Handcrafted sandwiches, soups & salads and ICE CREAM Corner of 4th & Main Street 828-526-9632 sweettreatshighlands.com
Great Pizzas! 45 Slab Town Rd, Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-0020 Slabtownpizza.com
56 locals recommend
Slab Town Pizza
45 Slab Town Rd
56 locals recommend
Great Pizzas! 45 Slab Town Rd, Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-0020 Slabtownpizza.com
137 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741 828-482-7020 All day breakfast Open Daily 7am-4pm
BlackBear Breakfast and Lunch
137 Main Street
137 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741 828-482-7020 All day breakfast Open Daily 7am-4pm

Family Activities

600 N 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741 Treetop Lofts are located right next to the Rec Center. Ask at Rec Center office for pool and gym use during your stay. Dog park is right behind.
Highlands Recreation Office
600 N 4th St
600 N 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741 Treetop Lofts are located right next to the Rec Center. Ask at Rec Center office for pool and gym use during your stay. Dog park is right behind.
930 Horse Cove Road Highlands, NC 28741 Call for reservations Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Phone 828.526.2623
23 locals recommend
Highlands Nature Center
930 Horse Cove Rd
23 locals recommend
930 Horse Cove Road Highlands, NC 28741 Call for reservations Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Phone 828.526.2623
323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741 The Bascom's visual arts center offers more than 60 classes and workshops between June and October. Their gallery always has a wonderful show. It's a must see. And we love riding through their covered bridge entrance.
48 locals recommend
The Bascom
323 Franklin Rd
48 locals recommend
323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741 The Bascom's visual arts center offers more than 60 classes and workshops between June and October. Their gallery always has a wonderful show. It's a must see. And we love riding through their covered bridge entrance.
corner of Pine & N 4th Street 2 blocks from the Treetop Lofts Location of seasonal weekend farmers market, music and festivals
12 locals recommend
Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park
411-499 Pine St
12 locals recommend
corner of Pine & N 4th Street 2 blocks from the Treetop Lofts Location of seasonal weekend farmers market, music and festivals
HIGHLANDS OUTPOST 7420 Dillard Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC 28755 828-526-3737 highlandsoutpost.com Snow Tubing Scaly Mountain Screamer- Coming summer of 2022 Our mountain coaster is the longest in North Carolina, boasting 360 degree turns and gorgeous views that you enjoy at your own speed.
73 locals recommend
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard Rd
73 locals recommend
HIGHLANDS OUTPOST 7420 Dillard Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC 28755 828-526-3737 highlandsoutpost.com Snow Tubing Scaly Mountain Screamer- Coming summer of 2022 Our mountain coaster is the longest in North Carolina, boasting 360 degree turns and gorgeous views that you enjoy at your own speed.
9525 Dillard Road, Scaly Mountain, NC Ziplines, Adventure Park Highlandsaerialpark.com 828-360-3533
99 locals recommend
Highlands Aerial Park
9625 Dillard Rd
99 locals recommend
9525 Dillard Road, Scaly Mountain, NC Ziplines, Adventure Park Highlandsaerialpark.com 828-360-3533
This is a public course about 30 minutes away. 50 Slicers Ave, Sapphire, NC 28774
10 locals recommend
Sapphire National Golf Club LLC
50 Slicers Ave
10 locals recommend
This is a public course about 30 minutes away. 50 Slicers Ave, Sapphire, NC 28774
Public Golf Course 15 miles /25 minute drive 568 Sky Valley Way, Box#1, Sky Valley, GA 30537
22 locals recommend
Sky Valley Country Club
568 Sky Valley Way
22 locals recommend
Public Golf Course 15 miles /25 minute drive 568 Sky Valley Way, Box#1, Sky Valley, GA 30537

Hikes and Waterfalls

One of our favorite hikes to waterfall. 1.3 miles Moderate The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
8 locals recommend
Ranger Falls Loop Trail
14014 Highlands Rd
8 locals recommend
One of our favorite hikes to waterfall. 1.3 miles Moderate The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
Whiteside Mountain 1.9 mile moderate loop Worth the trip to the top, views, views, views. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
139 locals recommend
Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville Dr
139 locals recommend
Whiteside Mountain 1.9 mile moderate loop Worth the trip to the top, views, views, views. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
0.7 mile moderate Beautiful Sunsets Close to town The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
70 locals recommend
Sunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate Dr
70 locals recommend
0.7 mile moderate Beautiful Sunsets Close to town The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
1.3 mile moderate, The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
40 locals recommend
Secret Falls Trail Head
Big Creek Road
40 locals recommend
1.3 mile moderate, The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
2.4 moderate Close to town The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
58 locals recommend
Glen Falls
58 locals recommend
2.4 moderate Close to town The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash
3.9 moderate loop near Sapphire, NC, Gorges State Park Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail
6 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls Trail
6 locals recommend
3.9 moderate loop near Sapphire, NC, Gorges State Park Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail
2 mile moderate loop great for entire family The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Chattooga River Trail (trail-head)
Chattooga Trail
2 mile moderate loop great for entire family The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Just in case

www.highlandspharmacy.com 828-526-2366
Highlands Pharmacy
195 Main St
www.highlandspharmacy.com 828-526-2366
190 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC 28741 Open 24 hours 828-526-1200
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
190 Hospital Dr
190 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC 28741 Open 24 hours 828-526-1200
539 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741 828-482-0286 Printing, copies, scan services, notary, Fedex, office supplies
The Business Spot
472 Dillard Road
539 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741 828-482-0286 Printing, copies, scan services, notary, Fedex, office supplies

City advice

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Be Bearwise

BearWise Basics Never Feed or Approach Bears Intentionally feeding bears or allowing them to find anything that smells or tastes like food teaches bears to approach homes and people looking for more. Bears will defend themselves if a person gets too close, so don't risk your safety and theirs! Do not approach a bear to get videos or pictures. A baby bear is cute, but if the mother is close, she will be very protective and upset if she feels that her cub is being threatened. If you encounter a bear, remain calm and do not run. Make yourself appear larger and make as much noise as possible.