Highlands is still a seasonal town, but there are plenty of things to do if you can take some time away. Whether you come for a weekend or longer, we’ve got you covered.
“Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius.” ~ Pietro Aretino
What do you love about winter?
In Highlands, it’s the slowed-down pace that many love—time to read (or write) a book, enjoy nature walks, maybe a snow walk, attend a show, enjoy less crowded restaurants, and so much more.
Even though many of our vacation rental homes are closed for the winter, we have many available to rent. Who knows? Maybe you will get snowed in. It doesn’t happen too often, but one could hope, right?
Here’s a sampling of Highlands NC lodging – these are available to rent year-round with a two-night minimum
Hidden Hollow- Two bedrooms/2.5 baths- walk to town and the park.
Nestle Inn- Three bedrooms/4 baths- close to town with a wood-burning fireplace and outdoor firepit
Hoot Owl Hollow– Three bedrooms/ 2.5 baths wood burning fireplace and close to town
Hideaway Cabin- Three bedrooms/2 baths- a TRUE hideaway log cab with a wood-burning fireplace
Now that you’ve got a great place to stay – check out some things to do while you’re here.
(Click the links to read more about them)
Ice Skating
The Highlands Ice Skating in the Park is open through March. $5.00 per person (with or without skates)
Skating Hours:
Thursday 3:30 – 8 p.m.
Friday 3:30 – 10 p.m.
Saturday 1 – 10 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
(Yes, they offer the skater-helpers if you’re just learning)
Snowfest
Whether we have snow in Highlands or not, during Snowfest, there WILL be snow in the park!
January 27-28 FREE admission 11:00 – 5:00 Kelsey-Hutchinson Park
Highlands Outpost
Open year-round, you can experience snow tubing in the winter months, and you must try the Scaly Screamer coaster.
Highlands Aerial Park
Zipline through the trees- open year round. They have more to offer than ziplining, too.
Highlands Excursions
Open year-round. They will take you places you’ve never heard about. All ages.
Check out the BEST Highlands NC Restaurants
In Highlands Restaurants, you can find everything from all-day breakfasts to burgers and fries to pizza to tacos and of course, the restaurants in Highlands NC that serve gourmet meals.
Winter is a great time to be in Highlands! While you’re here, you may decide to check out some places to book for a longer stay in the spring, summer or fall. We can help you with that. You may also decide to start house shopping and we can help with that as well.
Here’s a short poem inspired by the Pietro Aretino quote:
January sits on the brink,
right on the edge, she is the link
we’ve all been waiting for, the chance,
not to sit this one out, but DANCE.
Barely started, this year’s still new,
pages are turning, how about you?
Winter’s here, let your mind wander
to days of which you’re more fonder.
~ PJ Gordon
Take care, stay warm and come and see us in Highlands
Tucker and Jeannie Chambers, Broker/owners of the best in Highlands NC Vacation Rentals
Gay Hunter/Broker
Brenda Jenkins/ Rental Specialist
To read more from Jeannie Chambers/aka PJ Gordon- follow her through any of the links on Linktree. www.Linktr.ee/jeanniechambers
