Downtown Highlands

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

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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
View from Whiteside Mountain in late fall

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
Sunset over Spey Valley Golf and Country Club

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
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
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
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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

Top hotels in Downtown Highlands

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is P11,315 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
P11,315
P12,419 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
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! (221 reviews)
Kind and helpful staff

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is P3,653 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P3,653
P4,491 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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)
The nice lady

Reviewed on Feb 1, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,124 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
P8,124
P8,916 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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! (277 reviews)
Everything was fine

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
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 P6,852 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P6,852
P7,743 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! (726 reviews)
Decent stay

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
Bridge Creek Inn

Bridge Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
60 S Main St Clayton GA
Stay at this hotel in Clayton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Main ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
Rooms are clean and the staff are very helpful and kind. Will definitely recommend staying here! 10/10

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

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Bridge Creek Inn
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

2 out of 5
81 Allman Dr Franklin NC
The price is P3,699 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P3,699
P4,171 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Everything above. I enjoy staying there Mrs probably my fourth fifth time it’s my place to go.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Highlands

Panoramic view at the lake and forest in a fall

Mirror Lake

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

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

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