2023 HIGHLANDS NC EXPERIENCE GUIDE
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE THE HEIGHT OF HAPPINESS, ALL YEAR LONG
WE’RE REGULARLY ASKED THE QUESTION, “WHAT IS your favorite time of year in Highlands?” The truth is, it’s dif- ficult to answer. Is it winter, with occasional snowfalls that blanket our moun- taintops and meadows? Winter’s holiday season brings our community together to light up Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park and again to wave to our friends and neighbors as the Christmas Parade passes by. We can long recall the laughter and happy faces of children spinning, skating and sliding dur- ing Snow Fest @ 4118, a weekend celebration in which the white stuff is guaranteed. Maybe, it’s spring. The fresh, green buds dress the trees, start- ing in the valleys and making their way up the peaks, cradling our rivers and waterfalls along the way. Our town prepares to welcome more friendly and familiar faces, some of whom will remain throughout the warm season. Spring brings our immersive, outdoor arts celebration, Meander in May, to Main Street and the surrounding downtown area. Summer is especially joyous, with live music under the stars each Friday and Saturday night. Our all-day July 4th celebra- tion is punctuated by fireworks that explode over the moun- taintops. Our cool summer temperatures are a key draw for those seeking refuge from warmer locales. Indoors, our theatre stages come alive with performances that enchant and enter- tain. Our restaurants take advantage of the opportunities to create delectable cuisine featuring farm-to-table dishes from the season’s bounty. And then, there’s fall. We can almost smell the smoky comfort of a fire pit gathering new and old friends for the lost art of conversation over a favorite libation. Crisp blue skies accent the spectrum of colors as the leaves perform their final act – grand displays that steal our breath and remind us how grateful we are to call this special plateau home. Exciting fall festivals abound, from our Highlands Heritage Jamboree to Halloween on Main to Food & Wine. Yes, it’s difficult to select a favorite season in Highlands. That’s why we encourage you to spend time with each and discover your own special, seasonal joys at The Height of Happiness.
KAYE MCHAN Executive Director Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC
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