Downtown Highlands, NC

Highlands

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 #green
The last of the evening light just before I slipped off the rock into the river. #river
Frozen morning sunrise. I dropped my cane down a cliff and had to go down after it I think it was worth it. #river

Popular places to visit

#MyBackYard

Dry Falls

4.5/5(62 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.

Dry Falls
View from Whiteside Mountain in late fall

Whiteside Mountain

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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
Small, yet lovely roadside waterfall - drive under it! Such a sweet discovery.

Bridal Veil Falls

4/5(16 reviews)

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
Cullasaja Falls, outside of Highlands NC, and 90% frozen over from the big freeze December 2017.

Cullasaja Falls

5/5(10 reviews)

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
Hwy 64 in Highlands, NC

The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts

You can make plans for a show at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts during your stay in Highlands. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts

Highlands Playhouse

3.5/5(8 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Highlands Playhouse during your trip to Highlands. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Highlands Playhouse

Downtown Highlands Hotel Deals

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is ₩285,332 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
₩285,332
₩313,148 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (220 reviews)
Such a wonderful experience. It was so cozy and everyone was so welcoming.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Highlander Mountain House
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 ₩197,537 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
₩197,537
₩216,797 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
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 our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews)
The beds are not good. Try a traditional mattress with box support.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is ₩92,111 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
₩92,111
₩113,255 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillard. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Rooms were very clean, but could use sone updating.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
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 ₩154,782 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
₩154,782
₩174,904 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sapphire. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (720 reviews)
Clean and great room

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

2.5 out of 5
64 White Oak Ln Dillard GA
The price is ₩97,305 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
₩97,305
₩119,217 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillard. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
It is a good, cheap hotel.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains
Dillard House

Dillard House

3 out of 5
768 Franklin Street Dillard GA
The price is ₩196,220 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
₩196,220
₩232,962 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dillard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Andy's Trout Farm and Osage Farm are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (203 reviews)
Dillard house upgraded our room without our asking. Balcony terrific!

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Dillard House
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Highlands

Panoramic view at the lake and forest in a fall

Mirror Lake

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Mirror Lake, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cullasaja River Gorge 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

5/5(3 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Highlands Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bridal Veil Falls and Cullasaja River Gorge.

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 isn't home to many top sights, Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lake Sequoyah
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Wildwood Mountain

While Wildwood Mountain isn't home to many top sights, Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wildwood Mountain

Downtown Highlands, NC