Downtown Highlands, NC

Highlands

Stream meandering through the mountains #green
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
This is the view from the top of Satulah Mountain. It's a quick day hike, and not super strenuous. A great trip for beginner hikers.

Popular places to visit

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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
Overlook on Hwy 64 looking towards Cashiers at Cowee Gap.

Whiteside Mountain

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

Cullasaja Falls

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
The beautiful area of multiple waterfalls calls Glen Falls near Highlands, NC. View a video guide of the falls here: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/glen-falls

Glen Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Glen Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. In the area, take in the entertainment venues and waterfalls.

Glen Falls

Highlands Playhouse

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

Dry Falls

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

Downtown Highlands Hotel Deals

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is ₩286,395 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
₩286,395
₩314,315 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
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! (218 reviews)
Such a wonderful experience. It was so cozy and everyone was so welcoming.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is ₩92,454 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
₩92,454
₩113,677 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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
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 ₩199,477 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
₩199,477
₩218,926 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
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! (264 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
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
244 Cunningham Rd Franklin NC
The price is ₩179,445 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
₩179,445
₩202,323 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (451 reviews)
Was awesome

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Hampton Inn Franklin
Dillard House

Dillard House

3 out of 5
768 Franklin Street Dillard GA
The price is ₩212,813 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
₩212,813
₩252,078 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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
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 ₩102,808 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
₩102,808
₩125,574 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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! (999 reviews)
Clean room, quiet, and comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Highlands

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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 The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge.

Mirror Lake
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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 The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts 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
Small, yet lovely roadside waterfall - drive under it! Such a sweet discovery.

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