Highlands

Travel Guide

A mountainous landscape with dense forests, a valley, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
A beach with a calm sea, distant mountains, and a cloudy sky.
Two people sitting on red chairs facing each other with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A waterfall cascading over rocks, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A covered bridge named Will Henry Stevens Bridge with a wooden structure and lattice design.

Where to stay in Highlands

Find the best Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Highlands

When in Downtown Highlands, you can plan a visit to Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mirror Lake

While Mirror Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Country Club.

Highlands Hills

Though Highlands Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls.

Highlands Falls

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

Lake Sequoyah

While Lake Sequoyah may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4 out of 5
96 Log Cabin Lane Highlands NC
Fully refundable
The price is €201 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€201
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (317 reviews)
"Our hotel room shower had mold in it, the main areas were HOT…doesn’t seem like the outside of property had ever had their windows cleaned. Very minimal. Would not recommend."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

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 €150 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
€150
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (265 reviews)
"Old world style common areas with comfortable, quiet elegance. The atmosphere is romantic both indoors and outside. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Highlander Mountain House
The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge

2 out of 5
470 Skyline Lodge Road Highlands NC
The price is €226 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
€226
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Popular attractions Bridal Veil Falls and Cliffside ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (99 reviews)
"Views to die for. Mid century modern mountain magic. Magnificenct restaurant with fabulous staff. But that’s where it ends. There was housekeeping equipment left Around, doors open to the housekeeping closet, unsightly messes around from a special dinner. An unusable, unopened Butler’s Bar that had ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 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 Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Highlands Country Club and The Bascom Center for the ...
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 Jul 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 holiday home in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Cullasaja Falls and Jackson Hole Gem Mine are located ...
River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands Cullasaja River Gorge same day bookings
One bedroom cabin in Highlands, NC on a creek close to everything!

One bedroom cabin in Highlands, NC on a creek close to everything!

Highlands NC
Stay at this cabin in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cullasaja Falls and Jackson Hole Gem Mine are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"We came for a last minute long weekend. We were comfortable and really enjoyed the location. There are several beautiful waterfalls just minutes away as well as the creek in the back. The location is near Highlands, Franklin, and Dillard Ga."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

One bedroom cabin in Highlands, NC on a creek close to everything!
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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