P.O. Box 1000 Highlands, NC 28741
Email Toll Free 866.526.4218


 

Highlands Area Lodges,
Inns and Bed & Breakfasts

Walk to Town Inns

Chandler Inn
828-526-5992 $$$
Located on Hwy 64 East, a pleasant  walk of six blocks from Main Street, Highlands.
The Inn offers a charming rustic and romantic ambiance. 15 rooms, some with fireplaces.

Hampton Inn
828-526-5899 $$$
Located on Hwy 106 (Dillard Road) a block from Main St. Highlands. Many rooms have balconies, terrace and fireplace. Fireplace suites available.

Historic Highlands Inn & Mountain Brook Suites
828-526-9380 $$$$
Highlands Inn is Highlands oldest Inn opened in 1885 and is located in the heart of Main Street, Highlands. Mountain Brook Suites are larger units with fireplace, sitting area and bathrooms with whirlpools and is located in the Mountain Brook Suites. Ask about pet-friendly rooms at Mountain Brook

Highlands Suites
828-526-4502 $$$
Located on Main Street near Wright Square

Main Street Inn
828-526 2590 $$$$
The former Phelps House, recently renovated offers another great Main Street choice. Known for great breakfast.

Mitchell’s Lodge
828-526 2267 $$$
A Highlands landmark. Offers 30 rooms including 12 rooms in the Cedar Lodge-all with queen or king beds, and fireplaces. Four quaint cottages are also available for larger families.

Mountain High Lodge
828-526-2790 $$$
Located on the hill overlooking Main Street. Many rooms with fireplaces and balconies

Old Edwards Inn, Spa & Lodge at Old Edwards Inn
828-526 8008 $$$$$
Located on Main, this Inn offers full hotel amenities including valet parking.


Bed &Breakfast’s


4½  Street Inn
828-526 4464 $$$
Wonderful 12 room Inn located on 4½ Street an easy walk from the Performing Arts Center. Known for its warm hospitality, great breakfasts and evening wine and cheese receptions.

Colonial Pines
828-526-2112 $$$
Across the street from 4 ½ Street Inn, this 5 room bed and breakfast is equally hospitable and a great place to stay

Inn at Half Mile Farm
828-526 8170 $$$$$
Just five minutes from Main Street this Inn is the perfect place to find quiet time. Beautiful lake grounds, pool, cozy rooms with fireplace, whirlpool, private balcony. Known for gourmet breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese reception.

The Lodge on Mirror Lake
828-526 9726 $$$$
1129 Franklin Road, Highlands
Small cozy bed and breakfast directly on Mirror Lake. Offers a private cottage as well.
www.thelodgeonmirrorlake.com


Accommodations Outside of Highlands

Hampton Inn & Suites, Sapphire, NC
828-743-4545

Hampton Inn, Franklin, NC
828-369-0600

Holiday Inn Express
706-746 3835 $$
Located in Dillard, GA off GA 246.
Clean, nice and modest prices.

 

 

 

Highlands Area Churches
Worship Service times vary
from season to season.
Check with the local paper

Community Bible Church
828-526-4685
64 East to Highlands
Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Episcopal Church of the Incarnation
828-526-2968
Main and 5th Street, Highlands
Worship: 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church
828-526-4153
Pastor: Daniel Robinson
Main Street
Worship: 10:45

First Presbyterian Church
828-526-3175
Main Street, Highlands (between 4th & 5th)
Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Highlands United Methodist Church
828-526-3376
Main St. Highlands
Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Lutheran Church of the Holy Family
828-526-9741
2152 Dillard Rd.
Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church
828-526-2418
315 N. 5th St. Highlands
Worship: Sunday 11:00 a.m.

The Church in the Wildwood (Non-denominational)
Horse Cove Rd.
Memorial Day-Labor Day 7:00 p.m.

Wayfarer Unity Church
Hwy 106 between Scaly Mt. & Dillard
(look for sign on left side of road)
Worship: 10:00

Mountain Synagogue
828-369-6871
St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church ~ Franklin, NC


 

 

 

 

 

Dining in Highlands 2007


Dining in Highlands is laid back and casual. Coat and tie or even jackets are rarely seen in area restaurants. During the season it is recommended that reservations be made in advance. If, for some reason, you cannot make your reservation, please take the time to cancel. Most restaurants have wonderful wine lists but do not serve liquor or beer. Many restaurants do allow brown bagging of beer or liquor, but not wine. All spirits can be purchased in Highlands.


Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
North American Restaurant Assoc. Award of Excellence

Dinner 5:30-9pm (April-January 30)
Internationally recognized Chef Wolfgang Green. Former Executive Chef at Brennan’s in New Orleans. He invites you to dine in his garden pavilion, outside deck, or by the fireplace in the mountain atmosphere of one of Highland's historic houses.  Menu regional continental but features New Orleans specialties, steaks, veal, pastas, fresh fish
and Bavarian specialties.  Reservations recommended
Located at 474 East Main Street.
Accepts Amex, MC, Visa, & Discover.
828-526-3807.
www.wolfgangs.net

Bistro at Wolfgang's
Opening at 3pm for small plates and wine in a cozy, relaxed setting. Outdoor seating available. For those chilly evenings you may chose to sit inside by the stone fireplace. Located at 474 East Main Street.
Accepts Amex, MC, Visa, & Discover.
828-526-3807

Cyprus
Lunch and Dinner  (Open Year Round)
International Peasant food at great prices. Open kitchen, great atmosphere and reasonable prices. Open late. Located on Dillard Road in "Great Things" shopping area. 828-526-4429

Fireside Inn
Brunch and Dinner  (Open Year Round)
Family style restaurant located in Wright Square on Main Street. Enjoy casual dining. Brunch selections include omelets, sandwich selections and daily specials.
Children Welcome Brunch 10:00 a.m. Dinner 5:00-9:00 p.m.
828-526-3636

Fressers at Helen’s Barn
Lunch & Dinner (Open Year Round)
Cozy, intimate restaurant located in Helen’s Barn.
Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Dinner 5:30 -9:00 p.m.
828-526-8847

Historic Highlands Inn
(Kelsey Place Restaurant)

Lunch & Dinner (April-November)
Located in the historic Highlands Inn. Stop by for lunch and relax and enjoy a creative array of soups, salads and great sandwiches. Enjoy evening Southern mountain cuisine. Accepts Amex, MC, Visa.  828-526-9380

Lakeside Restaurant
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Dinner (April-Early December)
A Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient. A restaurant with serious cuisine located on Smallwood Ave. overlooking Lake Harris, an easy walk from the Inn. Fresh seafood as well as beef, veal, lamb, chicken and pasta entrees. Generous portions, delicious flavors and a lovely wine list. Brown bag license, Daily specials.
Open Tuesday-Saturday. Advance reservations strongly suggested. Accepts MC, Visa. 828-526-9419

The Log Cabin Steakhouse
Dinner (Open Year Round)
Specializing in steaks, Mexican fare and Highlands own “Cabin Onion". Located in an authentic Jebb Webb cabin off Hwy 106 above the Hampton Inn. Enjoy the ambiance of the fireplaces or sunroom. Reservations recommended.
Accepts Amex, MC, Visa. 828-526-3380. New ownership

Madison's at Old Edward's Inn
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Lunch & Dinner (Open Year Round)
Main Street, Highlands.
828-526-5477

Nick’s
Lunch & Dinner

Opened 2007 in its new location at Main and First Street.

Oak Street Café
Located across from the Highlands Playhouse on Oak Street the Café. . In season enjoy dining on the outside covered terrace. New ownership 2007.
828-787-2200

On The Verandah
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Dinner & Sunday Brunch (March-December 31)
Contemporary American cuisine in Highlands’ most scenic dining setting overlooking Lake Sequoyah. Enjoy listening to live music in the wine bar. Recipient of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Sunday champagne brunch. Hwy 64W (Franklin Road) Accepts MC, Visa.
828-526-2338.

Paoletti’s Restaurant
Wine Spectator Award
Dinner (March-December 31)
Celebrating 21 years in Highlands. Paoletti’s invites you to enjoy fantastic Northern Italian dining. An array of specialties are complimented by an extensive wine list. Reservations recommended. Accepts Amex, MC, Visa. 
828-526-4906.

Wild Thyme
Lunch & Dinner (Open Year Round)
Continental café with menus created by chef owners Nancy and Carter Bruns offer a fresh, exciting approach to food preparation. Cozy, intimate dining room and outside seating. Carolina Way & 5th Street. Accepts MC, Visa.
828-526-4035

Brick Oven
(Open Year Round)
Located in the Mountain Brook Shopping Center on Hwy 64 East. Serving pizza, calzones, salads.
Take Out, Family Style and Casual Dining.
Easy parking two blocks off Main St. 828-526-4121

Buck’s Café
(Open Year Round)
Highlands own version of Starbuck’s Café. Espresso, cappuccino, latte, iced drinks, frozen drinks, desserts and pastries. Featuring paninis (Italian-styled grilled sandwiches) wines by the glass. Antique oils and prints original art and mirrors. Outside patio. Stop after dinner and enjoy music some weekend nights.
Located on Main Street  828-526-0020

Don Leon’s Deli Café
(Seasonal)
Located on the corner of Hwy 64 just east of Highlands, Serving breakfast and lunch.
Homemade soups, freshly cut salads, unique deli sandwiches, famous Appalachian Fries, Cajun and European Entrees.
High season open 7 days 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
828-526-1600

Highlands Hill Deli and
Highlands Backroom Deli

Breakfast & Lunch (Open Year Round)
Located on “on the hill” on 4th Street. Sandwiches, salads, and hoagies. Also in back of the Highlands Pharmacy on West Main Street 828-526-2048
The Hill 828-526-9632.

Hilltop Grill
4th & Spring
Old fashion grill with a wide variety of sandwiches including burgers, barbeque and hot dogs. Also serving soft served and hand dipped ice cream.
Serving lunch until 3:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Priced for the family. 828-526-5916

Kilwin's Chocolates & Ice Cream
(Open Year Round)
Kilwin's is now located in the site of the former Mountaineer Restaurant on Main Street.
Homemade ice creams and candies. 229 Main Street.
828-526-3788

Main Street Pharmacy
(Open Year Round)
Breakfast & Lunch
Old fashion drug store eatery offering great
breakfast and lunch at great prices.

Pizza Place
Lunch & Dinner (Open Year Round)
Located on Main Street. Eat in or carry out.
Serve items from great chef salads to hot and cold sandwiches and, of course, pizza. 828-526-5660

Rosewood Market
(Seasonal)
Great food to go. Entrees, salads, vegetables, sides, sandwiches, soups, desserts, assorted spreads, wines, cheeses, freshly baked breads, and more.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Located at Hwy 64 and 106. 828-526-0383

Sports Page
Lunch (Seasonal)
Located in Oak Square on Main Street. Soups, salads, sandwiches and more for the hearty appetite. Serving lunch 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dine in or take out.
828-526-3555.

Sweet Treats
(Open Year Round)
In a new and expanded space. Homemade ice cream treats and much more for your sweet tooth. Enjoy soup, sandwiches and salads. This year offering your favorite coffee drinks and fresh made desserts. Enjoy jazz most evenings. Open 12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Located in Mountain Brook Shopping Center. 828-526-9822.
 

 

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