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The Top Things to Do in Highlands, NC

If you are looking for a North Carolina vacation destination that offers a bit of everything, then Highlands is the place to be this summer! Appealing to nature enthusiasts and art lovers alike, there are endless things to do in Highlands, NC! Whether you want to explore scenic waterfall trails winding through the Nantahala National Forest, [...]

By |2023-03-16T16:46:24-04:00March 16, 2023|Blog, Local Area Guide, Things to Do Highlands NC|Comments Off on The Top Things to Do in Highlands, NC

Join Us for the Bear Shadow Festival in Highlands

The Bear Shadow Festival returns this April, bringing three days of music and daytime activities to the beautiful Highlands Plateau. Shake off your hibernation and spend springtime celebrating music in the mountains! Choose Highlands Vacation Rentals to host your group for the festival, and enjoy plenty of space to spread out in our spacious properties! Read [...]

By |2023-02-22T16:50:44-04:00February 22, 2023|Blog, Local Area Guide|Comments Off on Join Us for the Bear Shadow Festival in Highlands

Looking for Pet-Friendly Cabins in NC? Visit Highlands!

At Highlands Vacation Rentals, we know that no vacation is complete without your dog by your side. That’s why we offer an impressive collection of pet-friendly cabins in Highlands, NC, to accommodate travelers and their furry friends. Take your dog on an epic adventure to the great outdoors, exploring cascading waterfalls and surmounting mountain trails in [...]

By |2023-02-03T17:10:37-04:00January 15, 2023|Blog, Local Area Guide|Comments Off on Looking for Pet-Friendly Cabins in NC? Visit Highlands!

Discover the Best Restaurants in Highlands, NC

Highlands, North Carolina, is a small mountain town with something for everyone. The town’s cultural scenes, wine gardens, high-end boutiques, and award-winning restaurants keep visitors busy throughout the seasons. Highlands is primarily known for its upscale dining and fine restaurants, and that’s why we’ll be taking a close look at the best restaurants in Highlands, NC.  [...]

By |2023-01-03T17:47:15-04:00December 15, 2022|Blog, Local Area Guide, Restaurants Highlands NC|Comments Off on Discover the Best Restaurants in Highlands, NC

Your Guide to Highlands NC Waterfalls

North Carolina’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains attract adventurers far and wide looking to explore our vast wilderness. Within this wilderness, you will be rewarded with scenic trails that take you to some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in North Carolina. You can access nine waterfalls within ten miles of Highlands. Spend your vacation chasing Highlands, NC [...]

By |2022-11-15T11:27:31-04:00November 10, 2022|Blog, Highlands NC Waterfalls, Local Area Guide|Comments Off on Your Guide to Highlands NC Waterfalls

Attend the Highlands Food & Wine Festival

Nestled at 4,000 feet in Nantahala National Forest, you will find one of the best small towns in the south, Highlands, North Carolina. A charming mountain town where outdoor adventurers come to explore, surrounded by the peaks and valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are known for many things, from the spectacular cascading waterfalls to [...]

By |2022-10-25T17:27:42-04:00October 25, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Attend the Highlands Food & Wine Festival

Highlands Favorite Holiday Events & Activities

Slow down and spend the holiday season in the Smoky Mountains with Highlands Vacation Rentals. The Highlands holiday lights are a long-standing tradition and are lit straight after Thanksgiving, setting the tone for a long and festive holiday season. The town park is aglow with the festive spirit of the season and millions of twinkling lights, [...]

By |2022-08-02T01:04:19-04:00August 2, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Highlands Favorite Holiday Events & Activities

Top Highlands Events & Festivals

Highlands is a quaint mountain town nestled in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Voted one of the “Best Small Towns in the South”, Highlands is a bucket-list vacation destination with an abundance of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, shopping & dining, arts & culture, and coveted music and culinary festivals that draw crowds year-round. [...]

By |2022-10-02T14:04:31-04:00August 2, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Top Highlands Events & Festivals
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