Highlands at Walnut Creek boast an impressive neighborhood with panoramic views of North Carolina’s most beautiful landscape... the Blue Ridge Mountains!  Arrive in Polk County, NC to scenic views of horse farms and country estates in the quiet seclusion of the North Carolina Mountains with the comforts of a large city only a short 45 minutes away.  Premiere shopping, fabulous restaurants, championship golf courses, world class spas plus an abundance of recreation are within minutes.  The view is forever preserved with Western NC’s newest state park just outside your window.

1. Tryon
   Equestrian enthusiasts have more than a 50-year heritage in Tryon including steeplechase, dressage, hunter-jumper, and carriage-driving events. The Tryon Riding and Hunt Club, FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center), and other equestrian organizations host events from March through early December. The Block House Steeplechase Races, held in April, have been an annual event for 54 years.
    
2. Historic Polk County
   Charming mountain towns filled with beautiful period architecture.  Columbus boasts an historic courthouse, Saluda steps you back to a time when life was simple while Tryon offers good food, music and art in great abundance.
    
3. Chimney Rock
   Chimney Rock Park is NC's latest addition to the state park system which means  the view from your property at Walnut Creek, of this breathtaking property will be forever preserved.  Scenes from the Park's 404 foot waterfall, twin Chimneys and high cliffs can be remembered in the classic movie, Last of Mohicans.
    
4. Lake Lure
   Along the shores of the sparkling gem of Lake Lure, you can enjoy boating, fishing, swimming or dining at one of the gourmet restaurants.  Lake Lure is located in the Hickory Nut Gorge where you'll discover horseback riding, rafting, biking, and shopping in quaint mountain specialty shops.  The unique beauty of Lake Lure has drawn producers of movies like Dirty Dancing to fishermen to the romantics for champagne cruises.
    
5. Asheville
   Asheville is home to fine art, five star restaurants and world class spas right along with farmer’s markets, handcrafts and the majesty of her mountains.  A culture steeped in history where you can enjoy the creatures as well as the creature comforts!
    
6. Biltmore Mansion & Wineries
   America’s largest home filled with priceless art and antiques sits amid the beautiful Biltmore Forest.  Hidden within you’ll find a special treasure in Biltmore Vineyards.  Enjoy tasting wines as spectacular as the views!
    
7. Charlotte
   The Queen City is the proud home of the Panthers NFL Team, the Bobcats NBA team, NASCAR Racing as well as the NASCAR Hall of Fame.  North Carolina’s banking Mecca is also home to Broadway at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.