Highlands, NC

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.
Two people sitting on red chairs facing each other with a mountainous landscape in the background.
ranger falls, Highlands, NC
A waterfall cascading over rocks, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Where to stay in Highlands

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Downtown Highlands

While there might not be top attractions in Downtown Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Country Club.

Mirror Lake

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

Highlands Hills

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

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.

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.

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4 out of 5
96 Log Cabin Lane Highlands NC
Fully refundable
The price is ₩308,881 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
₩308,881
₩338,996 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (325 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

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 ₩230,552 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
₩230,552
₩253,031 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (270 reviews)
"We had a quick stay but the room was perfect, amenities were great and the location was central to the area we wanted to be in."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn

3 out of 5
790 North 4th St Highlands NC
The price is ₩343,464 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
₩343,464
₩405,737 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique guesthouse in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (314 reviews)
"Our room was exactly as it was advertised to us. The room was very clean, comfortable and decorated very cute. Thank you for accepting our fur baby, we will definitely consider your Inn during our next visit. Liked the fact that you are within walking distant to the shops and restaurants oh ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Outpost Inn
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.
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!
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.

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