Highlands, NC

Travel Guide

A mountainous landscape with dense forests, a valley, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
A calm river with a waterfall, surrounded by dense forest and houses on the opposite bank.
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Where to stay in Highlands

Find the best Highlands areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A town nestled in a valley with a lake, surrounded by mountains.

Downtown Highlands

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Bridal Veil Falls.

A calm lake reflecting autumn trees and a clear sky.

Mirror Lake

While there might not be top attractions in Mirror Lake, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Bridal Veil Falls.

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a prominent cliff on the right.

Highlands Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Highlands Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Whiteside Mountain are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A calm river with a waterfall, surrounded by dense forest and houses on the opposite bank.

Lake Sequoyah

While Lake Sequoyah isn't home to many top sights, Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls are some notable places to visit nearby.

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4 out of 5
96 Log Cabin Lane Highlands NC
The price is AED 731 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
AED 731
AED 802 total
7 Sep - 8 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is AED 559 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
AED 559
AED 613 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Highlander Mountain House
Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn

3 out of 5
790 North 4th St Highlands NC
The price is AED 472 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
AED 472
AED 561 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique guesthouse in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (321 reviews)
"Cool little property, coffee shop is a nice touch. Good location in town. Parking in back was spacious. Will go back again."

Reviewed on 6 August 2026

Outpost Inn
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Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!

Highlands NC
Stay at this cabin in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"This is an adorable cabin in the woods. It’s very quaint and cozy. House is roomier than appears and is very well stocked with all you could need. Plenty of towels, bedding, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. Our stay was in July and it was hot. The house has one window unit down stairs in the master ..."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands Cullasaja River Gorge same day bookings

River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands Cullasaja River Gorge same day bookings

Highlands NC
Stay at this vacation home in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Cullasaja Falls and Jackson Hole Gem Mine are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"Best “hippie” stay ever! Our hostess left no detail out….any little thing we could need, she had accommodated!Perfect spot to watch the stars at night, best weather to enjoy the firepit nightly, short steps to the soothing sounds of the river!Got the biggest kick out of showering “outside”! Bed slept ..."

Reviewed on 4 August 2026

River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands Cullasaja River Gorge same day bookings
HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury

HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury

Highlands NC
Stay at this vacation home in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (330 reviews)
"Cabin was lovely. The first floor bathroom has a very leaky faucet. Overall everything was great."

Reviewed on 2 August 2026

HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury
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Stay near popular Highlands attractions

A waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff surrounded by dense foliage.
Photo by Kurt Huey
Open Photo by Kurt Huey

Dry Falls

9.6/10 (129 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Dry Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's entertainment venues, or seek out its hiking trails.
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