SPECIALTY SHOPPING

Antiques

CK Swan Antiques
Corner of Highway 64 East and Pine Street
828-526-2083
A unique collection of 18th to 21st century decorative furnishings, eccentricities, and accessories are available at this wonderful antique store that also carries an array of contemporary original arts and crafts by regional & national artists. more...
Hanover House Antiques
212 North Fourth Street • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-4425
Located in a charming, historic 1885 Victorian house, this store directly imports beautiful English and French antiques plus offers a wide range of accessories. map
Mirror Lake Antiques
215 South Fourth Street • Highlands, NC 28741
Located on the Hill
828-526-2080
A true antique shop that includes items such as estate jewelry, pottery, art and cut glass, and fine porcelains. Sterling silver pattern matching is also available. map
Stone Lantern
309 Main Street • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-2769
An extensive collection of beautiful antiques, fine jewelry, bronzes, contemporary Oriental art, porcelains, and garden accessories is available at this unique store that also offers Ikebana classes and supplies. map

Ann Jacob Gallery
138 Main Street • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-5550
"One of the first contemporary galleries in the Southeast," this fine art gallery carries a wide selection of fine regional and decorative art by regional, national, and international artists. more... map
Thomas Kinkade at Highlands
369 Main Street • Highlands, NC 28741
800-451-1397
An exceptional selection of limited edition prints and collectibles, including many sold-out images, by Thomas Kinkade, one of the most published artists in America, is available at this fine art gallery. more... map

Amazon
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Cyrano's Bookshop
390 Main Street • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-5488
Cyrano's Bookshop is a 700 square foot independent store for "the mind, body, and soul." Their small, intimate collection has something for every age in categories such as history, science, fiction, religion, mystery, humor, and poetry. more... map

Acorns
465 Main Street • Highlands, NC 28741
Next to Old Edward Inn & Spa
828-787-1877
Acorns offers a full line of Lilly Pulitzer women, children's, and men's clothing and accessories. more... map

Creative Concepts & Creative Body Works
459 Laurel Street • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-3939
A combination full service salon and uniquely personal day spa that offers numerous services including complete hair and nail services, European facials and body treatments, therapeutic Swedish massages, waxing, reflexology, and products by Sothy's, one of the oldest and most renowned skin and body care companies in the world. map

Highlands Emporium
223 Main Street • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-1660
The only "mini" department store in Highlands, this unique store carries a wide range of merchandise including luggage, textiles, linens, kitchen decor, rugs, aromatherapy, Highlands apparel, and much more. The Emporium also features the largest and most complete humidor in Highlands. more... map

The Summer House
2089 Highway 106 • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-5577
At The Summer House, you will find fine antiques, furniture, lighting, accessories and other unique items for every room in your home. The premier furniture store and showroom on the Highlands plateau, was recently rated as one of the favorite furniture stores in the South by Southern Living. more... map

Southern Hands
1 Wright Square • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-4807
Specializing in handcrafted decorative accessories and distinctive gifts, this lovely store offers an array of unique items such as folk art, toys, kitchen accessories, pottery, art glass, and gourmet foods.

Call of the Wild
Fifth and Main Streets, Next to Wolfgang's
828-526-4624
Filled with Highlands rustic charm, this nature oriented gift store offers a wide range of items such as wood carved furniture, collectible bears, stained glass lamps, wind chimes, and much more.

Kilwin's Highlands
370 Main Street • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-3788
Kilwin's has earned a reputation for its quality products and excellent service. Kilwin’s uses only the finest and freshest ingredients. Delicious ice cream, handmade fudge, hand dipped chocolates are all in the store. You will too because of the aromatic smell of all the fresh chocolate being produced on–site. Don’t miss this one. map
Mountain Fresh Fine Foods
521 East Main Street • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-2357
Not your typical grocery store, Mountain Fresh Fine Foods carries a fantastic selection of gourmet foods including meat, fish, baked goods, and condiments. map

Scudders Galleries
352 Main Street • Highlands, NC 28734
828-526-4111
For 32 years, folks have enjoyed the fun of Scudder's evening auctions and their auctioneers. Scudder's Galleries are direct importers of precious gems, oriental rugs, furniture, fine art, decorative items and collectibles. They are one of the Southeast's leading liquidators of fine estate merchandise and offer consultation services to the public as well as the trade. more...
Shiraz Oriental Rug Gallery
Main Street at Oak Square
828-526-5759, 800-989-0557
The premier rug gallery in the Southeast, this rug gallery offers over 4,000 antique and contemporary rugs, as well as services such as appraisals, restorations, and hand cleaning services. more...
Summer House & Tiger Mountain Woodworks, The
2089 Highway 106, P. O. Box 1088 • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-5577
A complete home furnishings and accessories complex that features an entire design showroom, a kitchen shop, a furniture showroom, and an art gallery. Custom furniture made on the property by talented craftsmen is also available. more... map

Reeves Hardware Co- Inc.
Main St • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-2157
What makes Ace Hardware stores special is the people and the local owner. No hunting around cavernous aisles looking for someone to answer your questions. For all your local hardware needs Ace Hardware is the place for you. more... map

Anita Goudeau Designs
Anita Goudeau Designs creates Christian & Inspirational jewelry including crosses, pendants, earrings, rings and other gift items. Each piece includes the story and scripture that inspired it. These creations are perfect for Baptisms, weddings, Confirmations and graduations. Gift cards are also available.

Highland Hiker
601 East Main Street • Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-5298
Located in a 1929 Joe Webb log cabin, this outdoor specialty store carries fly fishing, hiking camping, and backpacking equipment, as well as canoes and outdoor clothing and footwear. Another Highlands location at 28 Church Street also features an indoor climbing wall. more... map

Christmas Tree, The
On The Hill
828-526-3687, 800-523-6558
A Highlands tradition since 1975, this full service, year round Christmas specialty shop is one of the original Department 56 "Gold Key Dealers" and offers a wide range of unique, high quality merchandise, ornaments, and treasures. more...

Highlands Wine and Cheese Shop
The Falls on East Main Street
828-526-5210
The only wine and cheese shop in Highlands, this specialty store carries one of the finest collections of wines on the East Coast plus offers a great selection of fine English, Italian, and American cheeses. They also carry wine accessories and gift items.