Turtle Pond Hideaway
Sightseeing
Quick Hike - right next to downtown that overlooks the city. You have a great view of sunset so grab a blanket from our house and a bottle of wine and enjoy!
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Sunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate DrQuick Hike - right next to downtown that overlooks the city. You have a great view of sunset so grab a blanket from our house and a bottle of wine and enjoy!
Great 2 Mile loop with vista's! Take the left route if you need an easier hike, and the right if you want a more challenging route. It's $2 parking fee that can be paid ahead of time or in the parking lot via website. Look for signs to pay.
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Whiteside Mountain
Great 2 Mile loop with vista's! Take the left route if you need an easier hike, and the right if you want a more challenging route. It's $2 parking fee that can be paid ahead of time or in the parking lot via website. Look for signs to pay.
Another great 2+ mile hike - it's all paved except for the last little bit. You get to sightsee the beautiful homes while you hike up to top. You get a great view of Whiteside Mountain from the top as well. Bring a snack to enjoy the view!
Satulah Mountain - Highlands Cashiers Land Trust
Another great 2+ mile hike - it's all paved except for the last little bit. You get to sightsee the beautiful homes while you hike up to top. You get a great view of Whiteside Mountain from the top as well. Bring a snack to enjoy the view!
Education, Learning, and great gardens & walk-way to venture around.
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Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical Gardens
265 N 6th StEducation, Learning, and great gardens & walk-way to venture around.
About 45 minutes with a drive thru the Historic Horse Cove - this road does turn to dirt. Stop at Pothole Falls and take a dip in the river or do the Chattanooga Loop for hiking. If you have AllTrails you can type that in to find directions. Or let me know and I'll be happy to send you pin
Ellicott Rock Wilderness
About 45 minutes with a drive thru the Historic Horse Cove - this road does turn to dirt. Stop at Pothole Falls and take a dip in the river or do the Chattanooga Loop for hiking. If you have AllTrails you can type that in to find directions. Or let me know and I'll be happy to send you pin
Lots of Trails, Beach, Lake, and Picnic Area's - $5 cash admission fee
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Cliffside Lake Recreation Area
13908 Highlands RoadLots of Trails, Beach, Lake, and Picnic Area's - $5 cash admission fee
Yellow Mountain via Cloud Catcher Ln trail is only about 2.5 miles out & back - it's a steep steady incline but very doable for novice hikers. The view from the top is worth the hike! I always pack a lunch to take a break and enjoy the views for awhile. If you need directions, don't hesitate to reach out.
Yellow Mountain Fire Tower
Buck Creek RoadYellow Mountain via Cloud Catcher Ln trail is only about 2.5 miles out & back - it's a steep steady incline but very doable for novice hikers. The view from the top is worth the hike! I always pack a lunch to take a break and enjoy the views for awhile. If you need directions, don't hesitate to reach out.
High Falls Trail via Ralph Andrews Park - where you start on the trailhead is right next to Lake Glenville so you get a great view of that as well. The hike is 1.5 miles out & back, in which you are going down the whole way - the hike back out is steep but there are tons of steps. Worth the hike and I recommend brining some snacks to enjoy at the waterfalls for awhile before heading back out.
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High Falls
High Falls Trail via Ralph Andrews Park - where you start on the trailhead is right next to Lake Glenville so you get a great view of that as well. The hike is 1.5 miles out & back, in which you are going down the whole way - the hike back out is steep but there are tons of steps. Worth the hike and I recommend brining some snacks to enjoy at the waterfalls for awhile before heading back out.
Wine
They have 16 wines on tap you can try by the glass. We recommend buying a bottle and enjoying the outdoor seating overlooking Main Street. They also carry light cheeses and treats to enjoy with your wine.
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Highlands Wine Shoppe
269 Oak StThey have 16 wines on tap you can try by the glass. We recommend buying a bottle and enjoying the outdoor seating overlooking Main Street. They also carry light cheeses and treats to enjoy with your wine.
Small but mighty! They have a great wine selection and also have take out meals, pizza, and desserts.
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Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main StSmall but mighty! They have a great wine selection and also have take out meals, pizza, and desserts.
On the weekends they have Wine Tastings & Lite Bites! Live Music and a Beautiful Reclaimed Barn Setting. Great little getaway outside of Highlands
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The Vineyard at 37 High Holly
37 High Holly RdOn the weekends they have Wine Tastings & Lite Bites! Live Music and a Beautiful Reclaimed Barn Setting. Great little getaway outside of Highlands
Shopping
Allison Diane Clothing
Upscale Casual Clothing Store! Hats, Shoes, Bags, Sweaters, and Jackets.
Great place for hiking gear and Highlands logo gear. They can also recommend some great hiking spots
Highland Hiker
Great place for hiking gear and Highlands logo gear. They can also recommend some great hiking spots
Experiences
Highlands Aerial Park
9625 Dillard RdZip Lines and ATV Tours
Food, Shopping, and Setting!! This is such a cute little farm that you can eat, shop, and sightsee at. It's only 15 minutes down the mountain from us and truly is a fun experience!
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Julep Kitchen
500 GA-246Food, Shopping, and Setting!! This is such a cute little farm that you can eat, shop, and sightsee at. It's only 15 minutes down the mountain from us and truly is a fun experience!
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdSnow Tubing!!
Horse Riding in the Mountains - You will experience reaching the peaks of 3 mountains with stunning 360-degree views.
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Whitewater Equestrian Center
6420 Whitewater RdHorse Riding in the Mountains - You will experience reaching the peaks of 3 mountains with stunning 360-degree views.
Food scene
Great for take-out if you can't get to a local restaurant. They have Sushi and lots of daily specials.
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Asia House
151 Helens Barn AveGreat for take-out if you can't get to a local restaurant. They have Sushi and lots of daily specials.
Oak Steakhouse
Fabulous Dinner & Sunsets! Great menu & setting! Their brunch is also fantastic.
Their nightly seafood special is always a delight! They have a great wine menu and outdoor seating that allows pets!
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Wild Thyme Gourmet
343-D Main StTheir nightly seafood special is always a delight! They have a great wine menu and outdoor seating that allows pets!
DESSERTS!!! They are works of art! Even if you don't buy, it's worth stopping by to view these wonderful creations.
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DESSERTS!!! They are works of art! Even if you don't buy, it's worth stopping by to view these wonderful creations.
Great spot for Breakfast or Lunch - served all day!
Banana Bread & Pecan French Toast, Omelets, Burgers - Oh My!
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Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th StGreat spot for Breakfast or Lunch - served all day!
Banana Bread & Pecan French Toast, Omelets, Burgers - Oh My!
Dog Friendly! Great drinks & nightly specials - live music most nights.
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The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th StDog Friendly! Great drinks & nightly specials - live music most nights.
One of my FAVORITES! Locally sourced food, menu changes weekly with the freshest ingredients. Cozy atmosphere (only seats about 20). There is usually a line at 5pm when they open, as they don't take reservations.
Highlands Tavern
One of my FAVORITES! Locally sourced food, menu changes weekly with the freshest ingredients. Cozy atmosphere (only seats about 20). There is usually a line at 5pm when they open, as they don't take reservations.
Whole Life Market
Smoothies!!! They have a great selection and plenty of natural & organic snacks
Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant
Fast & Friendly Mexican Restaurant!
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Restaurants
Pretty much any of the Restaurants in town require a reservation weeks in advance during the busy season (May thru December). So make sure you plan ahead in advance or prepare to wait for up to an hour for seating.
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Mountain Casual
Highlands & The Plateau are know for being laid back and casual. Plan for the weather - it can be cooler in mornings and evenings and HOT during the day.
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Parking is free around town, just limited space to park
We do not have Uber or Lyft in town so plan ahead for getting home safely.