Highlands

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Highlands
Highlands
Highlands
Highlands
Highlands

Where to stay in Highlands

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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 The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge.

Mirror Lake
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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 Hills
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Downtown Highlands

When in Downtown Highlands, you can plan a visit to Cullasaja River Gorge and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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
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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.

Lake Sequoyah
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Wildwood Mountain

Wildwood Mountain might not have many top sights, but Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Wildwood Mountain
Trailborn Highlands

Trailborn Highlands

4 out of 5
96 Log Cabin Lane, Highlands, NC
The price is €172 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€172
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (157 reviews)
Garden room
"King bed was very comfortable. We had the Garden patio room, loved it had entrance from outside, BUT the tree hedges blocked any view. A flower box would have been much better"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Trailborn Highlands
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street, Highlands, NC
The price is €178 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€178
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (178 reviews)
Highlands
"Room was located in a great area, room was very small building was made of wood so a noise from everywhere including adjacent rooms with amplified. Staff was very helpful and room was very clean."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (38 reviews)
"Just beware in the summer the sewage tanks are on the outside area by restaurant and you can smell them in the heat!!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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The Skyline Lodge
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Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!

Highlands
Stay at this cabin in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Highlands Country Club and The Bascom Center for the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Great stay. Cabin is so fun and so convenient."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
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! (57 reviews)
Beautiful Place
"This house was the cutest, cleanest, most convenient house we have ever gotten on Vrbo. My husband and I will now always check the availablity when heading to Highlands. Got spoiled and the kitchen WAS STOCKED FULL OF TOP NOTCH POTS, PLATES EVERYTHING!!!Couldn't of been more happy for that ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 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! (62 reviews)
"The house is clean and comfortable and great proximity to Main Street! Thank you"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!
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Popular places to visit

Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

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
Whiteside Mountain

Whiteside Mountain

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
Cullasaja Falls

Cullasaja Falls

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
Glen Falls

Glen Falls

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

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

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

Highlands Country Club
Photo by Deidree DeHart

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