Welcome to Highlands, NC.  At 4118 ft., Highlands, NC is the highest incorporated town east of the Colorado rockies.  At  just a short drive from Atlanta, Asheville, Greenville, Birmingham and other cities, Highlands has become the destination for many second home vacation residents.

The Highlands area offers an abundance of activities such as hiking, fishing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, summer theatre,  the Chamber Music Festival, and many other cultural venues.

With over 10 private golf courses in the area, even the most discriminating golfer can find their golfing paradise.   Highlands also boasts some of the world's most spectacular mountain scenery and waterfalls.