Highlands NC

Highlands is an incorporated town in Macon County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains, within the Nantahala National Forest, it lies mostly in southeastern Macon County and slightly in southwestern Jackson County, in the Highlands and Cashiers Townships, respectively. The perman…
Highlands is an incorporated town in Macon County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains, within the Nantahala National Forest, it lies mostly in southeastern Macon County and slightly in southwestern Jackson County, in the Highlands and Cashiers Townships, respectively. The permanent population was 1,014 at the 2020 census.
  • Elevation: 3,855 ft (1,175 m)
  • Country: United States
  • State: North Carolina
  • Counties: Macon, Jackson
  • Townships: Highlands, Cashiers
  • ZIP code: 28741
  • Area code: 828

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Rockland Road @ Dollywood

Today · 12 PM

Mystery Mine

(multiple times)

All-Ages Micro Wrestling at the …

Today · 5 PM

Riverbend Campground

(multiple times)

The Lion King (Touring)

Today · 8 PM

Peace Center

(multiple times)

Morgan Wallen with Hardy and Er…

Today · 6:30 PM

Thompson-Boling Arena

(multiple times)

All-Ages Micro Wrestling at the …

Sep 21 · 5 PM

Riverbend Campground

(multiple times)

Mickey Guyton

Sep 21 · 8 PM

Catawba Brewing

(multiple times)

Greenville Triumph SC vs. Central Vall…

Sep 21 · 7 PM

Paladin Stadium

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The LeFevre Quartet @ Dollyw…

Today · 10 AM

Mystery Mine

(multiple times)

24th Annual Dumplin Valley Bl…

Today · 2 PM – 1 AM

Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival

(multiple times)

Kayla McKinney

Today · 9 PM – 5 AM

Harrah's Cherokee

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Dollywood: Harvest Festival 2024

Sep 21 · 12 – 9 PM

Mystery Mine

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Suzy Bogguss @ Dollywood

Sep 21 · 1 PM

Mystery Mine

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Alicia Harvey - solo - Fox & Hounds

Today · 7 PM – 2 AM

Fox & Hounds

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Strong World Tour with Tyler Hubbar…

Today · 7 – 11:30 PM

Blind Horse Saloon Inc

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Virginia Sweet

Today · 9 PM – 5 AM

Two Doors Down

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Margaritaville Gatlinburg

Today · 8 PM – 3 AM

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

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Appalachian Ridge Artisan Cidery - A…

Sep 21 · 3 – 10 PM

Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider

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American Made Music Fest

Today · 4 PM – 2 AM

Anderson Music Hall

(multiple times)

Live at Saluda Outfitters

Today · 7 PM – 2 AM

Saluda Outfitters

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Mills River Brewing

Today · 7 PM – 3 AM

Mills River Brewing Co. Mills

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Emily Ann Roberts

Today · 9 PM – 5 AM

Harrah's Cherokee Event Center

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Smokey Mountain Gospel Appreciati…

Sep 21 – 22

Birdtown Community Center

(multiple times)

Liquid Velvet - Live at Tennessee Tap…

Today · 7 PM – 3 AM

Tennessee Taphouse

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Jesus Christ Superstar Concert

Today · 7:30 PM – 3:30 AM

Flat Rock Playhouse

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Jason Eady @ Doc's Tavern

Today · 7 PM

Doc's Tavern

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Melissa Ellis (w/ Matt Clyde on Dr…

Today · 8 PM – 2 AM

201 Café and Wine Bar

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Charles Walker

Today · 6 PM – 1 AM

Happ's Place

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Static Age Records

Sep 21 · 8 PM – 3 AM

Sly Grog Lounge

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Sunday Drive @ Dollywood

Sep 22 · 10 AM

Mystery Mine

(multiple times)

Jason Lyles Music

Sep 21 · 8 PM – 4 AM

Hard Rock Cafe

(multiple times)

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