Highlands

Travel Guide

A mountainous landscape with dense forests, a valley, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
A calm river with a waterfall, surrounded by dense forest and houses on the opposite bank.
Mountain cabin balcony breakfast above the clouds. Cozy wooden terrace with table and chairs overlooks misty valley and distant mountains, creating a peaceful sunrise retreat atmosphere.
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.

Where to stay in Highlands

Find the best Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Highlands

When in Downtown Highlands, you can plan a visit to Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mirror Lake

While Mirror Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

Highlands Hills

Though Highlands Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and Old Edwards Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lake Sequoyah

While Lake Sequoyah may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

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 HK$1,562 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
HK$1,562
HK$1,714 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 their reviews. Popular ...
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 HK$1,530 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
HK$1,530
HK$1,679 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful and very unique, loved it. Unfortunately the 2 days I stayed there...Sunday and Monday, the restaurant and bar is not open. Oh well!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn

3 out of 5
790 North 4th St Highlands NC
The price is HK$1,009 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
HK$1,009
HK$1,199 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique guesthouse in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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.
Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!

Highlands NC
Stay at this cabin in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Cute cabin, a little rustic but close to town and easy to get to."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!

Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!

Highlands NC
Stay at this holiday home in Highlands. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions The Bascom Center for the Visual ...
9/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
"The rental was nice and as advertised. It is in a quiet location with frontage on Mirror Lake, not far from town. The kitchen was fully stocked, and the bed was very comfortable. Perfect for two people."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!
HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury

HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury

Highlands NC
Stay at this holiday home in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (332 reviews)
"We had a very nice stay, very clean"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury
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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