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 and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Highlands

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

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.

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 The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.

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 isn't home to many top sights, Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 CA $276 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $276
CA $303 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (334 reviews)
"The staff was great!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

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 CA $271 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
CA $271
CA $297 total
Aug 16 - Aug 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (286 reviews)
"What tickled us was a record player and record albums for us to listen to, in our room. Classic records. Of course the bed was comfortable and the shower was just perfect. We ate at the restaurant for breakfast 2 breakfast tacos for $10, and fresh squeezed o.j. For $4. Delicious!!!!"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn

3 out of 5
790 North 4th St Highlands NC
The price is CA $178 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $178
CA $212 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique guesthouse in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (323 reviews)
"Beautiful and comfortable! We brought our dogs and they loved it too!! We will definitely be back."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

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 WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"This is an adorable cabin in the woods. It’s very quaint and cozy. House is roomier than appears and is very well stocked with all you could need. Plenty of towels, bedding, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. Our stay was in July and it was hot. The house has one window unit down stairs in the master ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 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 vacation 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 Jul 26, 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 vacation home in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Aug 14, 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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