Highlands, NC

Travel Guide

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Highlands
Highlands

Where to stay in Highlands

Panoramic view at the lake and forest in a fall

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 Bridal Veil Falls.

Mirror Lake
Aerial view of Highlands, with the downtown area and surrounding forest

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 Biological Station.

Downtown Highlands
Sunlight dapples the vista from the Big View Scenic Overlook along Highway 64 between Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina in Nantahala National Forest. Whiteside Mountain is to the right.

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 Bridal Veil Falls and Cullasaja River Gorge.

Highlands Hills
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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
Lake Sequoyah and a dam in Highlands, North Carolina.

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
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is AED 573 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
AED 573
AED 629 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (240 reviews)
"Great location - although lots of stairs if that's an issue. The property is beautiful and within easy walking distance to downtown Highlands. The lobby and bar looked really nice, and we were looking forward to coming back from dinner and grabbing a cocktail, and just hanging out, but were told ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Highlander Mountain House
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 735 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 735
AED 806 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (302 reviews)
"We loved our stay!!🙏❤️ The only thing that we were missing was a breakfast! Maybe they could have a simple breakfast at the hotel! But the room was nice and quiet! The staff was so friendly! And the Hotel was so peaceful! Thank you so much for our wonderful time at the hotel!"

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge

2 out of 5
470 Skyline Lodge Road Highlands NC
The price is AED 873 per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
AED 873
AED 958 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (91 reviews)
"Stumbled on this place. Was an awesome experience"

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

The Skyline Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Highlands Country Club and The Bascom Center for the ...
Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
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! (326 reviews)
"Great home with a great location. Convenient to Highlands and Cashiers. Weather was not great but that didn’t keep us from having a great time. Would definitely recommend this property for future visitors."

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury
In town, Quiet Cul de Sac (with Wi-Fi)

In town, Quiet Cul de Sac (with Wi-Fi)

Highlands NC
Stay at this vacation home in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Cullasaja River Gorge and The Bascom Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
"A very well maintained and quite place to stay close to town."

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

In town, Quiet Cul de Sac (with Wi-Fi)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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