Trailborn Highlands
Summer in Highlands
Summer in Highlands is mountain weather at its best—warm afternoons, cool evenings, shaded trails, and plenty of reasons to stay outside a little longer. Spend the day fly fishing, hiking to overlooks, cruising to waterfalls, or browsing Main Street, then head back to Trailborn for Après Hour, a slow evening by the firepit, and dinner at Highlands Supper Club. It’s a summer escape made for fresh air, good food, and unhurried mountain days.
Top Things to Do During Summer
Summer Experiences
Make the most of the season with experiences that move between adventure and ease. Book a guided outing, unwind outdoors, or stay close to the hotel with creative workshops, fireside moments, and good food built into the day.
Forest Bathing
This guided forest therapy experience is all about slowing down, tuning in, and soaking up the calm of the Highlands woods.
Outdoor Nordic Spa
After a hike, a fishing trip, or a long day downtown, reset with a private sauna session, seasonal cold spritz, and time by the spa patio firepit.
Fly Fishing
One of the region’s most scenic summer pastimes. Great for experienced anglers, curious beginners, and anyone who wants a slower morning outside.
Offers & Packages
Summer at Trailborn Highlands is easy to make your own. Choose a room tucked into the woods, add a seasonal offer, and build the trip around what you came for— family time, a couples’ escape, outdoor adventure, or a few quiet days in the mountains.
If You Only Have 48 Hours
Day One: Town, Trail, and Supper Club
Start with a morning walk to Sunset Rock or a scenic loop around Whiteside Mountain. Spend the afternoon browsing Main Street, then head back to Trailborn for Après Hour before dinner at Highlands Supper Club.
Day Two: Water, Woods, and Stars
Book a fly fishing trip, visit Dry Falls, or spend the afternoon near Lake Glenville. As evening settles in, keep it simple with a drink by the firepit and a little stargazing from the property.
Summer Nights in Highlands
When the sun goes down, Highlands keeps the energy going. From free outdoor concerts downtown to theater, art openings, and quiet nights under the stars, summer evenings here are just as memorable as the days.
Outdoor Concert Series
Friday Night Live and Saturdays on Pine bring free outdoor music to town from May through September. Grab a picnic, bring a chair, and settle into the easy rhythm of a Highlands summer night.
Stargazing in the Mountains
Clear skies, higher elevation, and a quieter setting make Highlands a beautiful place to look up. Stay close to the firepit or head out for a scenic overlook after sunset.
Après Hour at Trailborn
Before dinner plans or a night out, join us for Trailborn Après Hour. It’s an easy way to settle into the evening, hear what’s happening around town, and toast to a day well spent.
Local Happenings
Highlands Aerial Park
For families, friend groups, or anyone who wants a little adrenaline, Highlands Aerial Park offers zipline tours, treetop adventures, challenge courses, and guided outdoor experiences just outside town.
For families, friend groups, or anyone who wants a little adrenaline, Highlands Aerial Park offers zipline tours, treetop adventures, challenge courses, and guided outdoor experiences just outside town.
The Bascom Summer Events
Take a break from the trail with exhibitions, workshops, artist events, and creative programming at The Bascom. It’s one of the best ways to add a little art to a mountain getaway.
Take a break from the trail with exhibitions, workshops, artist events, and creative programming at The Bascom. It’s one of the best ways to add a little art to a mountain getaway.
Highlands Nature Center Summer Programs
Meet live animals, explore natural history exhibits, and walk through the Highlands Botanical Garden. It’s a family-friendly way to learn more about the uniquebiodiversity of the Plateau.
Meet live animals, explore natural history exhibits, and walk through the Highlands Botanical Garden. It’s a family-friendly way to learn more about the uniquebiodiversity of the Plateau.
Mountaintop Art & Craft Show
Browse work from regional artisans at Founders Park, with live music, food, drinks, and family-friendly energy all weekend. It’s an easy summer stop just steps from downtown.
Browse work from regional artisans at Founders Park, with live music, food, drinks, and family-friendly energy all weekend. It’s an easy summer stop just steps from downtown.
Highlands Motoring Festival
Mid June
Classic cars, mountain drives, Main Street moments, and community events takeover Highlands for four days. It’s a polished summer tradition with plenty to see between shopping, dining, and time outdoors.
Mid June
Classic cars, mountain drives, Main Street moments, and community events takeover Highlands for four days. It’s a polished summer tradition with plenty to see between shopping, dining, and time outdoors.
Highlands Historic Village
Add a little local history to the itinerary with a stop at Highlands Historic Village. It’s a quieter cultural activity that works well for guests who want something walkable, educational, and close to town.
Add a little local history to the itinerary with a stop at Highlands Historic Village. It’s a quieter cultural activity that works well for guests who want something walkable, educational, and close to town.
