Highlands North Carolina Attractions

Amusements

• Bridal Veil Falls
  US 64 West • Highlands, NC 28741
  828-526-2112
  Located just off U.S. 64, drivers were once routed under the falls, which stand at a height of 120... more...

• Glen Falls
  South of Highland, Highway 106 South
  828-526-2112
  A steep one mile trail leads down to the falls that are composed of three waterfalls that drop... more...

• Whitewater Falls
  NC 281 at the North Carolina State Line
  Approximately 20 miles from Highlands, the upper falls of this cascading masterpiece falls 411 feet... more...

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Episcopal Church of the Incarnation Chapel
  520 Main Street • Highlands, NC 28741
  Located at the Corner of Main and Fifth Streets
  828-526-2968
  In 1896, the original church, now the chapel, was completed at the Episcopal Church of the... more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Fine Art Center/Bascom-Louise Gallery
  554 Main Street • Highlands, NC 28741
  Located in Hudson Library Building
  828-526-4949 or 828-526-3207
  A not-for-profit visual art center, the Fine Art Center displays regional art and contains a... more...  map

• Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass
  472 Chestnut Street • Highlands, NC 28741
  828-526-3415 or 828-526-3427
  Over 400 pieces of antique cut and engraved glass from the American Brilliant Period (1876-1916)... more...  map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

• Dry Falls
  US 64 • Highlands, NC 28742
  Between Franklin and Highlands
  828-526-2112
  Take an easy walk on a well marked path with a hand rail behind this 75 foot curtain of rushing... more...

• Jackson Hole
  Highway 28 & U.S. 64 • Highlands, NC 28741
  Located between Highlands and Franklin
  828-524-5850
  Situated above Cullasaja Falls in waterfall country, Jackson Hole features native and enriched... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Highlands Nature Center
  930 Horse Cove Road • Highlands, NC 28741
  Located in the Clark Foreman Museum Building
  828-526-2623
  Highlands Nature Center is a program of the Highlands Biological Station, which is a part of the... more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Mountain Waters Scenic Byway
  East of Highland along US 64
  828-526-3765
  Enjoy incredible scenic views as you drive along this approximately 61 mile, nationally recognized... more...