Meet us under the mistletoe in the mountains!

Madison & Cameron

Saturday, December 20, 2025 • Highlands, North Carolina
236 Days To Go!

Meet us under the mistletoe in the mountains!

Madison & Cameron

Saturday, December 20, 2025 • Highlands, North Carolina
236 Days To Go!

Things to Do

We're so grateful to have you join us on our special day!

But while you're here, check out all that Highlands has to offer!

Here are a few of our favorites :)

good eats

Breakfast


- Calders Coffee Cafe (quaint little coffee shop on Main)

- Blue Bike Cafe (breakfast classics, sandwiches & salads)

- Blackbear Breakfast & Lunch (a little bit of everything!)


Lunch


- Four65 Woodfire Bistro & Bar (delicious pizzas & salads)

- The Ugly Dog Pub (good ole hearty pub grub)

- Highlands Burritos (fresh mexican & best margs in town)

- The Secret Garden (grab & go fresh market)


Dinner


- Oak Steakhouse at Skyline Lodge (hands down the best meal we've ever had! reservations highly recommended!)

- Madison's Restaurant at Old Edwards Inn (local fine dining)

- The Ruffed Grouse Tavern at Highlander Mountain House (seafood with a cozy cottage experience)

- Highlands Supper Club at Trailborn (southern comfort food & carolina bbq)

- Highlands Tavern (farm to table rotating menu)

- The Stubborn Bull (spanish cuisine)

- The Stubborn Buddha (pan-asian cuisine)

- Ristorante Paoletti (italian)


Sips


- Hummingbird Lounge at Old Edwards Inn (warm sophisticated vibe with dining available)

- The High Dive (local dive bar)

- Highlands Wine Shoppe (wines by the bottle or glass & cheese plates)

- Whiteside Brewery in Cashiers (local craft beers & the best fried cheese with ranch!)

experiences

Hiking


- Endless hiking trails around the area from beginner to advanced! (we recommend downloading the AllTrails app for detailed descriptions and locations)


Golf & Skiing


- Sapphire National Golf Club (one of the groom's favorite golf courses!)

- Sapphire Valley Resort (visit Home | Ski Sapphire Valley Resort, Ski Snow Boarding Tubing for hours & rates)


Shopping on Main Street


- Over 40 small businesses & boutiques to choose from all located in downtown Highlands! (visit Shopping in Highlands, NC for more info)


Activities


- The Town of Highlands Ice Skating Rink (visit Town of Highlands, NC - Ice Rink for hours & pricing)

- Old Edwards Spa

- The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts