TOP 14 Spots on Highlands NC Main Street You Cant Miss | Best Travel Guide TO DO!

Welcome to Highlands, North Carolina!
In this video, we’re exploring the Top 14 Things To Do on Highlands NC Main Street — from charming cafés and mountain-style boutiques to incredible dining and cozy stays. Whether you’re planning your first trip or coming back for more, this guide will help you experience the very best of this unforgettable mountain town. ????

We start at the Highlands Visitor Center, the perfect first stop to grab maps, tips, and a warm local welcome. Then we wander into the Old Edwards Inn & Spa and its enchanting Wine Garden, the perfect pairing of elegance and mountain charm. Just next door, we step inside the Hummingbird Lounge, one of our favorite spots for handcrafted cocktails and cozy fireside moments.

Next up, we visit the Highlands Wine Shoppe, followed by Mountain Fresh Grocery — a local gem that’s part restaurant, part gourmet market, and all delicious. After that, we stop in for a pick-me-up at Calder’s Coffee Café, and for the little ones (and the sweet tooths), Kilwins Ice Cream is an absolute must! ????

We also stop by Highland Hiker, a longtime favorite for outdoor gear, clothing, and fly-fishing essentials. Then we make our way to the Highlander Mountain House and the rustic-chic Ruffed Grouse Tavern — two of Highlands’ most charming places to stay and dine.

Before we wrap up, we visit The Blue Bike Café, a cozy local breakfast spot that feels like home, and end our tour at Edelweiss Pastry Boutique, a European-inspired bakery where every croissant and macaroon is made with love. ????

And finally — we’ll share our tips on where to stay if you’re visiting on a budget. We love staying just outside town in places like Cashiers, Franklin, or Scaly Mountain — all within 30 minutes — so you can enjoy Highlands to the fullest without breaking the bank.

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00:00 Intro
01:17 Highlands Visitor Center
02:07 Old Edwards Wine Garden
03:05 Old Edwards Hummingbird Lounge
03:52 Highlands Wine Shoppe
04:40 Mountain Fresh Grocery
05:17 Calders Coffee Cafe
06:01 Kilwins Ice Cream
06:44 Highland Hiker
07:41 Highlander Mountain House
08:01 Ruffed Grouse Tavern
08:42 Blue Bike Cafe
09:07 Edelweiss Pastry Boutique
09:45 Tips Staying Here
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