Guidebook for Highlands and Franklin
Highlands, NC
The Whitewater Mountain Cabin is situated halfway between Highlands and Franklin, alsong a scenic highway lined by by some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state.
A 45-foot waterfall near a short curve of roadway located behind the falls, it has the distinction of being the only waterfall in the state that one can drive a vehicle under.
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Bridal Veil Falls
A 45-foot waterfall near a short curve of roadway located behind the falls, it has the distinction of being the only waterfall in the state that one can drive a vehicle under.
Upscale establishment offering American fusion fine dining, romantic ambiance & lakefront seating.
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on the Verandah
1536 Franklin RdUpscale establishment offering American fusion fine dining, romantic ambiance & lakefront seating.
Upscale grocery offering a butcher, bakery & wine shop, plus a deli, grill & wood-fired pizza.
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Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main StUpscale grocery offering a butcher, bakery & wine shop, plus a deli, grill & wood-fired pizza.
A quaint cafe with chalkboards & a tin ceiling serving sandwiches, pasta & European-inspired entrees. Located behind a gas station, so it looks odd from the outside, but the interior ambience is excellent and the food is unsurpassed.
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Caffè Rel
459 E Main StA quaint cafe with chalkboards & a tin ceiling serving sandwiches, pasta & European-inspired entrees. Located behind a gas station, so it looks odd from the outside, but the interior ambience is excellent and the food is unsurpassed.
An award-winning spa, with a serenity solarium, fireside lounge and beautiful outdoor bar with garden terrace.
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Old Edwards Inn and Spa
445 Main StAn award-winning spa, with a serenity solarium, fireside lounge and beautiful outdoor bar with garden terrace.
A 0.8 mile trail out and back, moderately trafficked, very near downtown Highlands. This is the spot for a sunset view. Features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is accessible year-round.
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Sunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate DrA 0.8 mile trail out and back, moderately trafficked, very near downtown Highlands. This is the spot for a sunset view. Features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is accessible year-round.
Inspired by a passion for real, locally sourced food and a love of Western North Carolina, Yonder was imagined by Alan and Hannah Edwards. All dishes are made to order from the same ingredients that nourished our parents and grandparents. Our meats are grass-fed, pasture raised and free of nitrates, nitrites and antibiotics. Anson Mills provides us with heirloom flour and stone ground grits, and Armor Farms in Franklin NC deliver our fresh free range eggs. Our greens and vegetables are sourced from surrounding WNC and NE Georgia farms. We hope that your experience with us will inspire you to support local farms and eat real food.
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Yonder
151 Hillcrest AveInspired by a passion for real, locally sourced food and a love of Western North Carolina, Yonder was imagined by Alan and Hannah Edwards. All dishes are made to order from the same ingredients that nourished our parents and grandparents. Our meats are grass-fed, pasture raised and free of nitrates, nitrites and antibiotics. Anson Mills provides us with heirloom flour and stone ground grits, and Armor Farms in Franklin NC deliver our fresh free range eggs. Our greens and vegetables are sourced from surrounding WNC and NE Georgia farms. We hope that your experience with us will inspire you to support local farms and eat real food.
Brewing great craft beer in a 5-bay garage behind a comfortable taproom. Nice sunny patio. Right off the Southern Appalachian trail. Live music on occasion, check the schedule online.
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Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main StBrewing great craft beer in a 5-bay garage behind a comfortable taproom. Nice sunny patio. Right off the Southern Appalachian trail. Live music on occasion, check the schedule online.
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th StLive music here!
Sightseeing
Located 4 miles West of Highlands, about 1.5 miles off US 64.
Beautiful easy hikes, and a great 4 acre lake for swimming.
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Cliffside Lake Recreation Area
13908 Highlands RoadLocated 4 miles West of Highlands, about 1.5 miles off US 64.
Beautiful easy hikes, and a great 4 acre lake for swimming.