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 feet. Picnicking and hiking are available in the adjacent, scenic day-use area.

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 water that is located on the Cullasaja River, named after the Cherokee word for sugar water.

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 approximately 60 feet, each on the east fork of Overflow Creek in the scenic Blue Valley area.

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 and is the highest falls in the Eastern United States. The lower falls cascade for 400 feet.

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 Incarnation. Still used to this day, this historic building is a perfect example of village architecture.

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 permanent art collection of 20th and 21st century artists in a variety of media and styles including oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, ceramics, mixed media, wood, stone, metal, and pencil. They have an educational center for workshops and lectures as well.

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) can be seen at the Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass.

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 stones.

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 University of North Carolina. They provide seasonal weekly programs, lectures, outreach programs, and other special events to educate others on the diverse flora and fauna of the high plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains of southwestern North Carolina. Exhibits include mounts of many native bird and mammal species, live animals such as reptiles, amphibians, snails, fish, and small mammals, and an archeological exhibit with Cherokee Indian artifacts.

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 byway that begins in Highlands and winds through Southern Appalachian hardwood forests, through two river gorges, and by numerous waterfalls and lakes.