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Highlands, NC is a small mountain town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. Known as a popular vacation spot, Highlands has something for everyone. Outdoor activities are plentiful with numerous hiking trails, camping, and fishing spots. There is also a variety of different shopping experiences to explore from artisan markets to upscale boutiques. The town also has some great restaurants that offer delicious cuisine ranging from Italian to Mexican.
Reviews of Highlands, NC are generally positive with many visitors enjoying the outdoor activities and quaint atmosphere of the town. In addition, visitors enjoy exploring all the unique shops and trying out various restaurants. The friendly nature of locals combined with stunning scenery makes it a perfect destination for those looking to relax or explore the outdoors. Overall, people who visit Highlands leave feeling satisfied and usually come back to take in more of what this charming mountain town has to offer.
based on 3 ReviewsGet to know Highlands with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Highlands
Used to be a nice town - 9/6/2021
This used to be a quaint, quiet, sweet little town, but it has ballooned into a rich man's Mecca. Fist of all, it's a tiny town... so parking is at a premium and it gets VERY crowded on weekends and holidays. The townspeople are nice and try to maintain a decent relationship with the rich, demanding and entitled visitors, but that can be difficult at times. I used to work for a small inn in town, but had to quit. I could not deal with the rude and often entitled Atlantans and Floridians who think they are the only person on Earth. It got old fast. So if you don't want a bunch of Vineyard Vines wearing jerks screaming at you for not moving fast enough, avoid this town like the plague.
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Business Environment - 3/5/2011
I have run two businesses in Highlands. It is a very seasonal business trend. The rents are high and so is the cost of doing business, including labor cost, cost of goods, cost of repairs. To be successful in Highlands, you have to work your business daily and know the seasonal trends. Businesses are expected to support an over abundance of non-profits, they have taken the heart out of generosity.
The client-el are upper crust and know the differences in quality. The town government enforces its ordinances based on a wink and nod politics. I was very successful here as are others. Several people come to town during peak periods and see a crowded main street and it looks like a no brainier. You need to come during the lengthy off season and really do your home work. Several good people have come and left in a year a two. It is a safe place to live and do business. The school is suspect. People are nice and the weather is great April thru November. The cost
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Step up to the high roller's club - 4/15/2007
A beautiful mountain resort area with cool summers, Highlands has become the mecca for Southern High Roller to "summer". Restaurants, country clubs, elite shops, and expensive trophy homes abound. For people of money, this is a great playground from May through October. For the rest of us, it's a very expensive place to live year round, and secluded from mainstream commodities and affordability. Tough winters with not enough summer
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