Highlands, NC

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Highlands
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Where to stay in 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 Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Country Club.

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 Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls.

Highlands Hills
Stream meandering through the mountains #green

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.

Downtown Highlands
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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.

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
Trailborn Highlands

Trailborn Highlands

4 out of 5
96 Log Cabin Lane, Highlands, NC
The price is ₩235,518 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
₩235,518
₩258,481 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
"High tech, modern look and feel. Beds are too soft for folks that like firm. Will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Trailborn Highlands
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street, Highlands, NC
The price is ₩256,299 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
₩256,299
₩281,292 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (181 reviews)
THIS IS THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE
"This is one of my most favorite stops anywhere in the country but if in Highlands, NC A MUST STAY!"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Highlander Mountain House
The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge

2 out of 5
470 Skyline Lodge Road, Highlands, NC
The price is ₩223,188 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
₩223,188
₩244,939 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Popular attractions Bridal Veil Falls and Cliffside ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"Just beware in the summer the sewage tanks are on the outside area by restaurant and you can smell them in the heat!!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

The Skyline Lodge
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Long Cove Resort & Marina

Long Cove Resort & Marina

3 out of 5
14629 Rainbarrel Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Carowinds Theme Park and Charlotte Premium ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (190 reviews)
"The parking space no so good for certain cabins. Then all good. The grill should be one for each cabin but may be in the future it can happen. Otherwise, everything looks so beautiful, quiet and safe. Very peacefull. I highly recomended! Specialy if you want to have a nice and relax time away with ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Long Cove Resort & Marina
Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham

3 out of 5
715 W. Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,221 reviews)
Beach stay
"This was our second stay. Very informative and helpful at check-in. Minor issues for cleanliness. We had a crawling baby and certain things needed attention to cleaning. Air filters, need vacuum in room for carpet and furniture needed a good cleaning. Brought to attention and they did note it to ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
Swiss Mountain Village

Swiss Mountain Village

3 out of 5
2324 Flat Top Rd, Blowing Rock, NC
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad and Moses Cone Manor are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
"Perfect location, quiet area"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Swiss Mountain Village
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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

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

Highlands Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Highlands at Highlands Country Club. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Highlands Country Club

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