Highlands Travel Guide

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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 Highlands Country Club.

Mirror Lake
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Downtown Highlands

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

Downtown Highlands
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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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Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$328 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$328
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
"Great location. Lobby central area very nice. Like the outside fire pit area. Room could use a chair."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Trailborn Highlands
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street, Highlands, NC
The price is NZ$365 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$365
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (189 reviews)
"Our bunkhouse room was rather small but efficient & nicely furnished."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
"Great staff and location. Dinner was amazing at Oak too."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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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! (22 reviews)
"Great stay. Cabin is so fun and so convenient."

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
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! (69 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying here and the location was convenient."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!
Secluded retreat 5 min from Mainstreet - Covered Deck - Fireplaces - NEW UPDATES

Secluded retreat 5 min from Mainstreet - Covered Deck - Fireplaces - NEW UPDATES

Highlands
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Highlands Art Gallery ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
"We all loved the covered deck. Perfect for catching up, playing games and enjoying the fireplace. We didn’t expect rain all weekend but it didn’t matter. Plenty of space throughout the house. We’d definitely recommend to others. The grand finale was a visit by a huge mama bear and her three cubs. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Secluded retreat 5 min from Mainstreet - Covered Deck - Fireplaces - NEW UPDATES
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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

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