Tales from the Corners

VisitNC I've made brief trips to Highlands, North Carolina for many years, but nothing kept me here for more than a day. To me, Highlands was always a "pass-through" back to my home in Atlanta. This time, my visit was different. My daughter and I checked into the legendary Old Edwards Inn for an evening. I surveyed this historic building on the previous visits, but knowing that I was actually staying here on this occasion, changed my opinion of the inn and Highlands from "above average" to "beyond exceptional." The main building, also known as The Inn, houses its front desk, rooms/suites, restaurant and rest areas--all possessing an elegant, cozy motif. Whether you're drinking coffee or a mixed drink from the bar, guests feel as if they're in their own dream home--sipping on a beverage of choice while relaxing in a chair or sofa or perhaps perusing a book. Some folks prefer to gaze into a fireplace as they listen to mood music or engag...