plaza square

Small town life comes alive several times a year! Luckily we live in a small town that can bring friendly entertainment for the entire family several times a year. When there are not events going on you can walk in this small square, shop in the small town stores, eat in the restaurants or have nice picnic in the park after which you can enjoy the scenery.The time of year I recommend coming here is Christmas. You can come any day of the week during the holiday season and look at the small houses which are hand crafted pieces of art or visit with Santa in his house. The small stores are incredible for finding a one of a kind gift for your loved one. The Christmas parade is the absolute best time to come!During the Christmas parade, which takes place the evening after Thanksgiving, is grand in every way! Enjoy popcorn, hotdogs, Greek food, and hot chocolate. Also enjoy carolers, brass music and then the parade, extremely kid friendly! You also get the glorious view of the water fountain.

Plaza Square features a cool water fountain in a well maintained park in the heart of Highland. Also known as “The Square” by locals, getting there is not a hassle; it doesn’t have a specific address that I know of, but The Square does consist of a whole block in the middle of downtown. There is parking on all four sides of The Square, the parking is all free, and it’s easy to get your car in and out of the parking spaces. The highlight of Plaza Square is unquestionably the water fountain. It’s a large size fountain with variable water streams. I found it was fun to sit on one of the benches surrounding the fountain and just watch it for a while. The fountain looks most impressive at night though, as it has synchronized & colored lighting to match what the fountain is doing. The fountain doesn’t run in winter, but you should be able to see it any other time during the year. If watching the fountain makes you thirsty, there are even public water fountains you can drink from on the sidewalk surrounding the fountain!The Square also features a small amphitheater. I saw an advertisement for a free outdoor concert series held there on Friday nights during the summer of 2013. There is also a set of tall flagpoles on the south side of the park. Highland is proud of its Swiss heritage, and you can get a good picture of the city’s flag that features both the Swiss flag crest and an American Shield design. Unique stuff!From what I can tell there are currently very few tourists who visit The Square; it’s mostly just locals. That said, it is a very visitor friendly location, as I visited during lunch on a weekday when the weather was ideal, and it was hardly crowded at all. You’re also within walking distance of several restaurants and shops, another plus to this location. Prior to your visit, check ahead to see if there are any festivals or street fairs going on so as to avoid any surprises if the streets around The Square are blocked off.Plaza Square is a neat and unique park with a very awesome water fountain, that is just a nice place to hang out for a while. If you’re in the area, it’s worth a stop. I plan to make many repeat visits to The Square myself!