SAVE this top U.S. family destination...Highlands, North Carolina! 🏞️⁠ ⁠ Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this charming mountain town is packed with adventure, nature, and Southern hospitality, with a touch of luxury.⁠ ⁠ 🌟 Where to Stay⁠ Sleep in style at Old Edwards Inn or High Hampton for full resort amenities, or book a cozy mountain VRBO with epic views and space for the whole crew.⁠ I suggest a hot tub! Check out High Camp NC for pet-friendly modern cabins minutes from downtown. ⁠ ⁠ 🍴 Where to Eat⁠ Fuel your days at Blue Bike Cafe, grab a wood-fired pizza at Four65, indulge in BBQ at Highlands Smokehouse, and wrap up with burgers and beers at The Ugly Dog Pub.⁠ ⁠ 🎣 Where to Play⁠ • Walk behind a waterfall at Dry Falls 💦⁠ ⁠ • Go mining at Jackson Hole Gem Mine 💎⁠ • Ride alpine coasters & snow tubes at Highlands Outpost⁠ • Zipline through the forest at Highlands Aerial Park⁠ ⁠ ➡️(ages 8+ · 70-250lbs · 4ft 6in+ )⁠ • Try fly fishing, horseback riding, swimming, golfing, or st...