AreaAttractions

GOLFING in HIGHLANDS

Public Golfing:

There are no public golf courses in Highlands. But, there is one private club that permits non members. Phone Wildcat Cliffs CC for details. It's just 5 minutes from our Cowee & Creekside cabins. Wildcat Cliffs has packages they offer non members. Contact information is below.

Private Golfing

Wildcat Cliffs Country Club

Hwy 64 E., Highlands, NC 28741

(828) 526-2164

In Highlands, but near Cashiers

Highlands CC

Dillard Rd., Highlands, NC 28741

(828) 526-2184

Highlands Falls Country Club

Hwy 64e., Highlands, NC 28741

(828) 526-2189

Cullasaja Country Club

Hwy 64E., Highlands, NC 28741

(828) 526-3590

Trillium Links & Village

Norton Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717

(828) 743-4251 www.trilliumnc.com

NATURE AND RECREATION

Highlands has more nature related activities than you'll have time for. Click below for information about recreation and natural activities.

NC Mountains- Events & Activities

To learn more about events in the NC Mountains:

http://www.visitnc.com/mnts/

ATV in the Mountains

Appalachian ATV Adventures

Explore the forest with guides on a fun to ride Polaris Magnum 325 4-wheeler equipped with automatic transmission. Included is a picnic lunch.

Boat Rental

Signal Ridge Marina at Lake Glenville near Cashiers is less than a half-hour drive. Rent a pontoon boar, ski boat or fishing boat. Advance reservations are needed. Call 828-743-2143

Canoes and/or Mountain Bikes can be rented from Adventure Depot.

828 743-2052 or 828 507-0174.

Horseback Riding

Arrowmont Stables

Cashiers, NC

828 743-2762

Sapphire Valley, NC

828 743-9574

Notable mountain peaks in and near Highlands:

• Shortoff Mountain, — 5,054 feet.

• Whiteside Mountain — 4,930 feet.

• Scaly Mountain — 4,830.

• Satulah Mountain — 4,560 feet.

• Black Rock Mountain — 4,355 feet.

• Fodderstacks — 4,280 feet.

• Brushy Face — 4,200 feet.

Restaurants/Dining in Highlands

Best link!

http://www.highlandschamber.org

Click on "Visitors", then "Dining"

Or call us and we'll tell you our favorites.

We also send a favorites list with our confirmation.

Fishing

Highlands Hiker is the fishing HQ's

Highlands & Cashiers

828-526-0441.

Fly fishing guides are available with advance reservations.

Whitewater Fly Fishing

Toxaway, NC

828-966-9646

Fly fishing instruction.

Morning, afternoon and all day classes available.

Ladies only groups welcome.

The Fish Hawk Fly Fishing School

706 746 0631

Bald Mountain Road between Sky Valley, GA & Scaly Mt., NC

Offers one, two and three day intensive classes in fly fishing both workshop and practice.

Swimming,Tennis and Fitness Center

Local Gym and Workout Facility

with Yoga, Aerobic, Basketball, Public swimming pool (outdoor only, May- Aug),4 public tennis courts, softball field, kids playround, etc.

Highlands Parks and Recreation

Open 7 days a week

600 4th Street in Highlands

828-526-3556

-Nominal fees for some activities

Gambling

Cherokee Indian Reservation

Visit the living museum where you can watch Cherokees make a wooden canoe, grind corn and do other things that are a part of their heritage. Between June and Labor Day enjoy Unto these Hills, a production of Cherokee Heritage. Stop by Harrah's Casino located on the reservation.