Highlands

Travel Guide

A mountainous landscape with dense forests, a valley, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
A beach with a calm sea, distant mountains, and a cloudy sky.
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A waterfall cascading over rocks, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A covered bridge named Will Henry Stevens Bridge with a wooden structure and lattice design.

Where to stay in Highlands

Find the best Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A town nestled in a valley with a lake, surrounded by mountains.

Downtown Highlands

When in Downtown Highlands, you can plan a visit to Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A calm lake reflecting autumn trees and a clear sky.

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 Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Country Club.

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a prominent cliff on 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 Bridal Veil Falls.

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage.

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.

A calm river with a waterfall, surrounded by dense forest and houses on the opposite bank.

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

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4 out of 5
96 Log Cabin Lane Highlands NC
The price is S$296 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
S$296
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is S$221 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
S$221
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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 ...
Highlander Mountain House
The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge

2 out of 5
470 Skyline Lodge Road Highlands NC
The price is S$334 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
S$334
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Popular attractions Bridal Veil Falls and Cliffside ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (99 reviews)
"Views to die for. Mid century modern mountain magic. Magnificenct restaurant with fabulous staff. But that’s where it ends. There was housekeeping equipment left Around, doors open to the housekeeping closet, unsightly messes around from a special dinner. An unusable, unopened Butler’s Bar that had ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2026

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Scenic Creekside Cabin w/ Wraparound Porch!

Scenic Creekside Cabin w/ Wraparound Porch!

3 out of 5
Highlands NC
Stay at this cottage in Highlands. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Cullasaja Falls ...
Scenic Creekside Cabin w/ Wraparound Porch!
Highlands Houses For Rent

Highlands Houses For Rent

3 out of 5
65 Holt Cir Highlands NC
Stay at this cabin in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished balconies or patios. Popular attractions The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Amazing little house in the woods! We absolutely loved it. Close enough to walk to town while also feeling secluded and woodsy."

Reviewed on 21 Jan, 2026

Highlands Houses For Rent
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Stay near popular Highlands attractions

A waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff surrounded by dense foliage.
Photo by Kurt Huey
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Dry Falls

9.6/10 (129 reviews)
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.
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