Highlands Hills Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
Autumn view at the Big View Scenic Overlook near Whiteside Mountain between Highlands and Cashiers

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Highlands Hills Hotel Deals

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is NZ$123 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
NZ$123
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, needs some exterior finishes and retouches. Staff had her baby asleep behind the counter on the floor. Remove the neon lights out front.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is NZ$367 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
NZ$367
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (225 reviews)
I liked the atmosphere, design and restaurant dinner. Lunch and breakfast could be better

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK

Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK

Sylva NC
Stay at this cabin in Sylva. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Poteet Memorial Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews)
Cabin is cute and we had a nice weekend. 3 stars is because we were looking forward to the wood stove in the bedroom and it was not operational even though we stayed here in February. The shower was a little rough. Shower curtains on both sides cling to you the whole time you’re in the shower. Also, ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK
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!
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

2 out of 5
81 Allman Dr Franklin NC
The price is NZ$123 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
NZ$123
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room was clean bathroom faucet was leaking so water and something all over counter.staff was great breakfast room so small you couldn't get 5 people in it. I left a night early dogs barking in rooms. Neighbor room up at 5am talking and laughing like it was 2pm. They were very rude .

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
Fairway Forest

Fairway Forest

3.5 out of 5
70 Sapphire Valley Road Sapphire NC
The price is NZ$190 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$190
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Sapphire. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, hot springs on-site and a sauna. Popular attractions Sapphire Valley Ski Resort and Sapphire National ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)
Everything was nice

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Fairway Forest
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Highlands Hills

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
Breathtaking view of Studlagil basalt canyon, Iceland, Europe.

Highlands Falls

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

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

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.

Downtown Highlands
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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