Walk beneath a waterfall, ice-skate on Main Street, and go snow-tubing in Scaly Mountain during a winter trip to Highlands.
Highlands North Carolina
Skillet Cornbread
Fluffy and golden with crispy edges.
Downtown: Highlands
A posh downtown and abundant natural beauty offer plenty of ways to relax and reset in this quiet mountain retreat.
Welcome Home
From a modern-day maritime village in Oriental, to a couple’s dream vacation home (and putting green) on Lake Pinehurst, to rustic cabins with history in Highlands, these stylish and welcoming spots across the state have us dreaming of a home away from home.
Rustic Revival
Some of the most sought-after homes in Highlands aren’t new mansions with a view. Instead, they’re drafty old log cabins built by a man whose artistry has long outlived him.
Around Town: Highlands
Whether you fill up your shopping bag on Main Street or your backpack for outdoor adventures, this upscale mountain town is a welcoming escape.
10 Great Mountain Towns
It’s jacket weather, cider season, trail time. For a few glorious weeks, our western hamlets revel in their true colors.
