Rob’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A definite bucket list item for your visit. Be sure to leave about 30 minutes to walk up the road to Sunset Rock. It's also going to always be 5 to 10 degrees cooler than everywhere else in Highlands.
70 locals recommend
Sunset Rock
131 Highlands Gate DrA definite bucket list item for your visit. Be sure to leave about 30 minutes to walk up the road to Sunset Rock. It's also going to always be 5 to 10 degrees cooler than everywhere else in Highlands.
Pinky Falls
1138 Flat Mountain RdLess than a mile from Wine Down, cute little spot for some pretty views and basic falls.
Probably the closest combined Hike and Waterfall viewing to Wine Down. Easy to get to.
58 locals recommend
Glen Falls
Probably the closest combined Hike and Waterfall viewing to Wine Down. Easy to get to.
Northwest of Highlands is a beautiful and well maintained
parking area and walking trail winding through falls flowing
over an overhanging bluff that allows visitors to walk under and remain relatively dry, hence its name.
Bathrooms onsite.
229 locals recommend
Dry Falls
U.S. 64Northwest of Highlands is a beautiful and well maintained
parking area and walking trail winding through falls flowing
over an overhanging bluff that allows visitors to walk under and remain relatively dry, hence its name.
Bathrooms onsite.
Food scene
Blue Bike Cafe
423 N 4th StGreat for breakfast
New Restaurant close to Wine Down. Be sure to call ahead or make a reservation!
14 locals recommend
Bridge at Mill Creek
445 N 4th StNew Restaurant close to Wine Down. Be sure to call ahead or make a reservation!
4th Street Market
545 N 4th StGrab a sandwich or BBQ for a picnic on the falls.
Tug's Proper
310 Main StUpscale bar with nice décor.
Great for lunch or dinner while watching the game.
Anything from burgers and dogs to daily specials.
98 locals recommend
The Ugly Dog Public House- Highlands
294 S 4th StGreat for lunch or dinner while watching the game.
Anything from burgers and dogs to daily specials.
A little of everything... wine flights, fresh ground coffee, bakery, salad bar, small bites, fresh baked pizza.
If you’re going to fill the fridge with groceries though, go to Bryson’s or Ingles in Cashiers (neighboring town).
95 locals recommend
Mountain Fresh Grocery
521 Main StA little of everything... wine flights, fresh ground coffee, bakery, salad bar, small bites, fresh baked pizza.
If you’re going to fill the fridge with groceries though, go to Bryson’s or Ingles in Cashiers (neighboring town).
Amazing Italian cuisine. Bar is very small but nice. Get a reservation!
49 locals recommend
Ristorante Paoletti
440 Main StAmazing Italian cuisine. Bar is very small but nice. Get a reservation!
Great for lunch or a glass of wine. Located in a small plaza in the center of town and close to many different shops.
60 locals recommend
Wild Thyme Gourmet
343-D Main StGreat for lunch or a glass of wine. Located in a small plaza in the center of town and close to many different shops.
One of Old Edward's newest restaurants. Great for a cheese tray, wood-fired pizza, or cocktails.
20 locals recommend
Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar
465 Main StOne of Old Edward's newest restaurants. Great for a cheese tray, wood-fired pizza, or cocktails.
Right in town, great for big groups or just tapas outside. Be sure to get a reservation!
45 locals recommend
Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
474 Main StRight in town, great for big groups or just tapas outside. Be sure to get a reservation!
on the Verandah
1536 Franklin RdUpscale, beautiful views on Mirror Lake.
Grocery Stores
A local favorite, but far from the larger grocery store experience. Not impressed with the meats. Good wine selection and discounts for cases.
49 locals recommend
Bryson's Food Store
103 Highlands PlazaA local favorite, but far from the larger grocery store experience. Not impressed with the meats. Good wine selection and discounts for cases.
While it's a 20 minute drive, it is a beautiful drive with views of the gorge and valley between Highlands and Cashiers. If you need to load up the fridge for your trip, this is the place to go. Good quality meats. Don't forget to get an Ingle's card on the way in for savings on your bill.
58 locals recommend
Ingles
U.S. 64While it's a 20 minute drive, it is a beautiful drive with views of the gorge and valley between Highlands and Cashiers. If you need to load up the fridge for your trip, this is the place to go. Good quality meats. Don't forget to get an Ingle's card on the way in for savings on your bill.