Skyline Lodge

Welcome Party

Flat Mountain Farm

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We are excited to host you in beautiful Highlands, North Carolina for our wedding weekend! The closest major airport to Highlands, NC, is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), located about 1.5 to 2 hours away, offering commercial flights. For larger international hubs, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) (approx. 2 hours) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (approx. 2.5–3 hours) are the best alternatives. October is peak season in Highlands, so we recommend booking your accommodations as early as possible. Most properties offer flexible cancellation policies, but we encourage you to review the terms carefully before confirming. We’ve linked several hotel options we recommend below, and there are also numerous vacation rental, Airbnb and VRBO options available throughout the Highlands area.

We have a block of rooms at this hotel. Park on Main is a polished, dog-friendly boutique hotel located in downtown Highlands. Its sophisticated suites feature garden views, mahogany floors, and marble Italian bathrooms with heated floors, with select suites offering balconies, terraces, or fireplaces. Guests enjoy complimentary continental breakfast and parking, along with an elegant lounge, a tranquil courtyard garden, and thoughtful amenities for pets.

The Park On Main

The Skyline Lodge offers a mountain retreat with the comforts and creative surroundings of an historical destination. Hidden in the mountains of Highlands, N.C., the architecture of the lodge was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. This property is the closest hotel to our wedding venue and is also where the Welcome Party will be held. We have a block of rooms reserved at this hotel.

The Skyline Lodge

Highlander Mountain House is a 20-room boutique inn in the heart of historic Highlands, NC, blending the charm of an English country house with rustic Appalachian lodge style in a beautifully restored 150-year-old building. It offers cozy, thoughtfully designed accommodations alongside a lively tavern and communal spaces perfect for relaxing by the fire after exploring the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.

Highlander Mountain House

200 Main is an intimate, design-forward boutique motel located in the heart of downtown Highlands. With thoughtfully appointed rooms, a refined yet relaxed mountain aesthetic, and walkable access to shops, dining, and outdoor adventures, it offers a polished home base for experiencing the charm of town. It is part of the Old Edwards Inn hotel group, so you have access to the spa if you book here.

200 Main

Old Edwards Inn and Spa is an upscale mountain resort spanning several beautifully appointed properties throughout the village of Highlands. Offering a historic inn, a contemporary lodge, and private cottages and homes, the resort pairs period antiques and European linens with modern comforts, plus amenities including a world-class spa, mineral pools, multiple dining venues, and extensive event spaces.

Old Edwards Inn and Spa

Trailborn Highlands is a redesigned and renovated 63-room hotel in Highlands, North Carolina. The property is surrounded by 4.5 acres of lush woods and includes The Highlands Supper Club — a stand-alone restaurant housed in a historic Joe Webb log cabin, a renowned local, 20th century builder. The hotel is located just a few miles from some of the best waterfalls, rock climbing, bird watching, and fly fishing in the region. It’s a 10-minute walk from downtown Highlands, which is full of romantic restaurants, antique shops, outdoor stores, ice cream, coffee, and more.

Trailborn Highlands

Highlands Inn is a charming, historic 31-room inn located in the heart of downtown Highlands, first welcoming guests in 1880 and preserving its Southern mountain character with antique furnishings and classic details. Just steps from Main Street shops, dining, and scenic outdoor attractions, it offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and breakfast, a welcoming porch overlooking town, and a timeless setting that’s perfect for a relaxed mountain getaway.

Highlands Inn

Outpost Inn Highlands is a boutique mountain inn just a short walk from downtown Highlands offering cozy, design-forward lodging with luxe camp-style touches and modern comforts. Guests can relax by outdoor firepits, enjoy coffee in the airy lobby that transforms into a wine and craft beer bar, and make use of thoughtful amenities like complimentary bikes and a curated collection of books and vinyl, all creating a warm, social retreat in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Outpost Inn Highlands

Travel

Free, 3-story, rustic cultural center featuring art exhibits, gift shop and ceramics workshop, walking trails and sculptures.

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts

Unique Elegance offers a carefully curated collection of traditional crafts, textiles, and home décor, including many Turkish goods.

Unique elegance

A cute shop on Main Street with upscale home decor, lighting, rugs, and furniture.

Dutchmans Casual Living | Highlands

A curiosities, plants, and art shop that carries signature locally-made 100% beeswax "stick candles" cast from real branches.

Citizen Wilder

In the lobby of this boutique hotel you'll find The Ruffed Grouse bar and restaurant. Enjoy the eclectic decor, fireplace, and a live Bluegrass Brunch on Sundays.

Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern

A delicious BBQ spot in Highlands!

Highlands Smokehouse

This is a popular rock outcropping with views of downtown via an easy hike. Great for kids!

Sunset Rock- Highlands Cashiers Land Trust

A nature center that allows guests to see local wildlife and learn more about the nature that surrounds the area. Great for kids who like reptiles and close to the trailhead of Sunset Rock.

Highlands Nature Center

A yummy pizza restaurant on Main Street.

Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar

Located in Old Edwards Inn, a great outdoor dining spot for a late afternoon happy hour and a glass of wine.

The Wine Garden

Blue Bike Cafe

About a 20 minute drive from Main Street in the neighboring town of Cashiers. It has a big field for kids to run around and burn some energy, great outdoor seating, yummy brewery food, and delicious brews and cocktails.

Whiteside Brewing Company

If you make your way to the brewery in Cashiers, you can take your children across the street to the Village Green Playground. It has a large garden area and the playground is super fun for kids!

Hadley & Duran

Hadley & Duran

Registry

Your presence is our present! But if you feel inclined, our registry is linked here.