Norton Creek Lodge

05/04/2026

We are closed; now under new terrific management.

07/16/2024

After 40 years in Highlands, saying a sad goodbye due to health reasons. 5/31/2024.

01/09/2024

Weather Event - NC DOT Closes US-64.

Chief Holland has informed the Highlands Chamber of Commerce that US-64 (Highlands Road), near Gold Mine Road is closed in both directions due to a wash out. The road will be closed from Gold Mine Road to Buck Creek Road through the Highlands Gorge. The timeframe on the NC DOT website says this will be until Thursday, January 11 at 1:12 p.m. Please check their website https://drivenc.gov/ for updates.

Detour: Motorists may use Buck Creek as a local detour to get around the closure.

Stay safe out there!

Real time traffic and travel information for North Carolina. Provides information about road closures, accidents, congestion, traffic cameras, weather events, and work zones.

01/09/2024

Gatlinburg Bypass, Newfound Gap Rd, Little River Rd from Sugarlands VC to Metcalf Bottoms, Laurel Creek Rd, Cades Cove Loop Rd closed due to downed trees. Southbound Spur open to one lane only.

12/06/2023

Light dusting of beautiful snow. It's beginning to feel like CHRISTMAS!

12/06/2023

US Hwy 441/Newfound Gap Rd from Gatlinburg TN to Cherokee NC is temporarily closed due to snow/ice.

09/12/2023

09/06/2023

https://www.highlandsporchfest.com/?fbclid=IwAR2wmBS-PJSFnXmPXHCYEwmvpCF0YzSIPtj0tpunFcLCxVme7ejL7A6PllY. Sept 17, 1-6pm

07/29/2023

Lynne Browne ; Having a fun sale at 590 Viewpoint Rd. Today! Please come to see artsy things and very useful items! Highlands. Estate sale.

07/21/2023

Good fun. No tickets needed.