Downtown Highlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of Highlands, with the downtown area and surrounding forest
Aerial view of Highlands, with the downtown area and surrounding forest
Stream meandering through the mountains 
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The last of the evening light just before I slipped off the rock into the river. 
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Frozen morning sunrise. I dropped my cane down a cliff and had to go down after it I think it was worth it. 
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Our pick of the best Downtown Highlands Hotel Deals

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is NZ$358 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$358
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (221 reviews)
Kind and helpful staff

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Above a Wine Shoppe...Downtown Highlands!

Above a Wine Shoppe...Downtown Highlands!

Highlands NC
Stay at this apartment in Highlands. Enjoy a garden, concierge services and patios. Popular attractions Highlands Playhouse and Cullasaja River Gorge are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
The upstairs apartment is much larger than the photos show and has fully stocked kitchen with a full/sized refrigerator. It was conveniently located in town. We enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Above a Wine Shoppe...Downtown Highlands!
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is NZ$120 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$120
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillard. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely stay. Nice staff. I just don't like how everything looks a little outdated. Otherwise, outstanding hospitality.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
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 NZ$329 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
NZ$329
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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! (278 reviews)
Great location and great setup to take care of our dog! And the Highlands Supper Club is a must!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

2.5 out of 5
3245 US Highway 64 E Sapphire NC
The price is NZ$223 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$223
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sapphire. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (731 reviews)
Such a nice clean hotel. The hot tub was a real treat

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
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 ...
Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
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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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Highlands

Panoramic view at the lake and forest in a fall

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 Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls.

Mirror Lake
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

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

Highlands Hills
Breathtaking view of Studlagil basalt canyon, Iceland, Europe.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and Highlands Playhouse 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 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


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