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Find the best Downtown Highlands areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A calm lake reflecting autumn trees and a clear sky.

Mirror Lake

While there might not be top attractions in Mirror Lake, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

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A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a prominent cliff on the right.

Highlands Hills

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

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage.

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.

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

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.

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A winding road through a forest with a waterfall.

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.

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Top Downtown Highlands Hotel Reviews

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

8/10 Good

"Loved the location which is one block from main shopping area. Staff was super helpful and attentive. We stayed in a king balcony room and pls note that they are very small rooms. I usually compare room sizes but their website did not list SQ footage. . Our first room had a very bad cat smell and we asked immediately to move to another room. Graciously, the mgr gave us another room and it smelled better but it still had a faint cat smell. Later in our 3 night stay we overheard another guest complaining about the same. Apparently cats were once allowed but no longer. We also had a difficult time finding a charger in the town and were told most travel 30 min to charge. The cooler weather trumped all these issues and we actually extended our stay by a day"

Fairway Forest by Coolvacay

8/10 Good

"First, we did not know this was a rehab timeshare.. It was built around an abandoned golf course in the Sapphire Valley. The architecture is probably from the 70s. Check again was horrible. You go to a check-in center and then have to drive back 2 miles to your property with an amount from 1992. That show shows you how to find your property. It was very stressful coming in late and tired. We got off to a terrible start. Once we got in the room it was nice because it was a one bedroom suite and we had a sitting area and aFirst, we did not know this was a rehab timeshare.. It was built around an abandoned golf course in the Sapphire Valley. The architecture is probably from the 70s. Check again was horrible. You go to a check-in center and then have to drive back 2 miles to your property with an amount from 1992 that shows you how to find your property. It was very stressful coming in late and tired. We got off to a terrible start. Once we got in the room, it was nice because it was a one bedroom suite and we had a sitting area and a kitchen. It was updated and clean. Therefore, the room was great. The worst part about it was checking in. Also, we paid resort fee for a nonexistent golf course. We would not stay here again, but it wasn’t too terrible. The people next to us were loud because the walls must’ve been very thin."

Brook Trout Inn

10/10 Excellent

"If I could give Brook Trout Inn ten stars I would. Julie, her husband Steve, and their right hand woman, Holly, were welcolming, friendly and helpful. The facilities were spotless, the breakfast eggs were cooked to order with almost everything else you could ask for to start the day. Run, don't walk to this Inn the next time you are in the area and need somewhere to stay. Who needs a chain hotel when you can stay with what feels like family❤️? Also, we brought our 17'9" boat and parking was no problem on the property."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Highlands like?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Highlands's Downtown Highlands neighborhood. Consider a visit to Highlands Playhouse as part of your Downtown Highlands travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Downtown Highlands?

Based on our traveler data, Highlander Mountain House is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Highlands. This inn offers a restaurant and free parking. Another good option for your stay in the neighborhood is The Park On Main.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Highlands area?

When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Highlands, you can choose from 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Highlands.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Highlands, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown Highlands.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Highlands?

To find more details about updating your trip to Downtown Highlands or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What is there to do around this Highlands neighborhood?

Highlands Playhouse is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Highlands. While you're out sightseeing in Highlands, be sure to visit other sights like Highlands Art Gallery or Cullasaja River Gorge.

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Our top choices for Downtown Highlands hotels

1. Highlander Mountain House

2. The Park On Main

3. Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4. Outpost Inn

5. Carolina Motel

6. Quality Inn Franklin

7. Hampton Inn Franklin

8. Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

9. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

10. The Skyline Lodge

11. Dillard House

12. Hotel Cashiers

13. Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

14. Sylvan Falls Mill B&B

15. The Wells Hotel Cashiers

16. Americas Best Value Inn Clayton

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Clayton

19. Colonial Inn Franklin

20. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

Where to stay in Downtown Highlands

Mirror Lake

Highlands Hills

Highlands Falls

Lake Sequoyah

Wildwood Mountain

Top Downtown Highlands Hotel Reviews

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

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