Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Highlands
Our guide on where to stay in Highlands

Downtown Highlands
When in Downtown Highlands, you can plan a visit to Highlands Playhouse and Cullasaja River Gorge, 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 The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge.

Highlands Hills
Though Highlands Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.

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

The Skyline Lodge

Outpost Inn
"This hotel was totally unexpected. The personal touches that they add are enchanting! Each room is unique and the thought behind them is incredible. They offer a coffee bar during the day and a wine bar in the evening. We were even able to have a free movie outside with popcorn! This is an amazing ..."
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
"This was just what we were looking for- a cabin in the mountains!!!! It is a beautiful, rustic cabin that brought back many memories!! We enjoyed every minute!!! I wish we could have stayed longer. MA Duke"
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

2 Living Areas + Fireplace: Mirror Lake Cottage!
"WOW!! What a fantastic home this is. From the minute you enter this beautiful appointed cottage you feel like you are walking into a friend's home. The cottage is warm and inviting and beautifully designed and decorated. Everywhere you look you notice the attention to detail that the owners have ..."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands
Cullasaja River Gorge
same day bookings
"Absolutely loved the stay. Was an amazing experience. Wished I could have stayed a bit longer to get a more time by the river. But will definitely be reaching back out to the host. Now for parts that had my fiancé and I in awe…. When we pulled up to the place he wasn’t sure we were in the right place. ..."
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026




















