Highlands, NC

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Highlands
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Where to stay in Highlands

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Mirror Lake

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Mirror Lake, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Country Club.

Mirror Lake
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Highlands Hills

5/5(3 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Highlands Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls.

Highlands Hills
Stream meandering through the mountains #green

Downtown Highlands

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Country Club.

Downtown Highlands
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Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and Cullasaja River Gorge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Highlands Falls
Small, yet lovely roadside waterfall - drive under it! Such a sweet discovery.

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.

Lake Sequoyah
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Wildwood Mountain

While Wildwood Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wildwood Mountain
Trailborn Highlands
Trailborn Highlands
4 out of 5
96 Log Cabin Lane, Highlands, NC
The price is AED 657 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
AED 657
AED 722 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds and comfortable stay. Highlands Supper Club was disappointing."

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

Trailborn Highlands
Highlander Mountain House
Highlander Mountain House
3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street, Highlands, NC
The price is AED 716 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 716
AED 786 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (165 reviews)
"Beautiful inn!"

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Highlander Mountain House
The Skyline Lodge
The Skyline Lodge
2 out of 5
470 Skyline Lodge Road, Highlands, NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Popular attractions Bridal Veil Falls and Cliffside ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"Lodge was cozy and lodge staff was friendly. Oak Steakhouse (on property restaurant) was tasty, but one of the bartenders was kinda crappy. We were ignored for several minutes standing at the bar, and finally another bartender asked this one to help us. He didn’t seem to want to but did begrudgingly. ..."

Reviewed on 9 June 2025

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The Skyline Lodge
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Lush Mirror Lake Cottage Rental w/ Private Deck
Lush Mirror Lake Cottage Rental w/ Private Deck
Highlands
Stay at this cottage in Highlands. Enjoy laundry facilities, concierge services, and furnished lanais. Popular attractions The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts ...
10/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
I’d like to move in.
"This is hands-down my favorite rental property I’ve stayed at! SO cozy, relaxing, incredible location - just loved it. I’m kicking myself for forgetting to look at the mattress brand it was that comfy. Will definitely be returning and recommending to others!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Lush Mirror Lake Cottage Rental w/ Private Deck
Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!
Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!
Highlands
Stay at this cottage in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Waterfall getaway
"We had a great trip to highlands to hike the beautiful waterfalls in the area for my teenage son’s spring break. The cabin was beautiful and minus a couple of small hiccups, was exactly what I was looking for. The front door would not lock from the outside, however it did lock from the inside and ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!
Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!
Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!
Highlands
Stay at this vacation home in Highlands. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions The Bascom Center for the Visual ...
Perfect for a weekend trip
"This cabin was exactly what we were looking for in a quick weekend trip. It was exactly as described on a relaxing portion of Mirror Lake. The cabin was clean, well stocked, and conveniently located to downtown Highlands and multiples hiking trails. We enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 30 October 2024

Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!
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Popular places to visit

Small, yet lovely roadside waterfall - drive under it! Such a sweet discovery.

Bridal Veil Falls

4/5(16 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bridal Veil Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's entertainment venues, or seek out its golf courses.

Bridal Veil Falls
Cullasaja Falls, outside of Highlands NC, and 90% frozen over from the big freeze December 2017.

Cullasaja Falls

5/5(10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cullasaja Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the hiking trails.

Cullasaja Falls
Overlook on Hwy 64 looking towards Cashiers at Cowee Gap.

Whiteside Mountain

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Whiteside Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the hiking trails.

Whiteside Mountain
The beautiful area of multiple waterfalls calls Glen Falls near Highlands, NC. View a video guide of the falls here: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/glen-falls

Glen Falls

5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Glen Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. In the area, take in the entertainment venues and waterfalls.

Glen Falls

Dry Falls

4.5/5(62 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.

Dry Falls

Highlands Country Club

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Highlands at Highlands Country Club. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Highlands Country Club

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