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City in North Carolina, United States
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Highlands is a small mountain town in Macon and Jackson counties in the Mountains region of North Carolina on a plateau in the southern Appalachian mountains, within the Nantahala National Forest. It lies mostly in southeastern Macon and slightly in southwestern Jackson counties.
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Natural history museum offering exhibits of local biology and year-round educational programs.
By car
The drive into Highlands is beautiful and scenic but visitors should be prepared for narrow, winding roads.
By bus
If you're staying close to Main Street, walking is the easiest way to get around. Because there is no taxi service, walking or riding a bicycle will provide a picturesque way of navigating around town.
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