Downtown Highlands, NC

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

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Downtown Highlands Hotel Deals

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 731 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
SAR 731
SAR 803 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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 21 January 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Above a Wine Shoppe...Downtown Highlands!

Above a Wine Shoppe...Downtown Highlands!

Highlands NC
Stay at this apartment in Highlands. Enjoy a garden, concierge services, and patios. Popular attractions Highlands Playhouse and Cullasaja River Gorge are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
The upstairs apartment is much larger than the photos show and has fully stocked kitchen with a full/sized refrigerator. It was conveniently located in town. We enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on 8 January 2026

Above a Wine Shoppe...Downtown Highlands!
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 SAR 525 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
SAR 525
SAR 576 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (275 reviews)
Everything was fine

Reviewed on 26 January 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 SAR 489 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
SAR 489
SAR 551 total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
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! (454 reviews)
Was awesome

Reviewed on 9 January 2026

Hampton Inn Franklin
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 SAR 427 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
SAR 427
SAR 483 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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! (723 reviews)
Ashley and her staff were fantastic. They went above and beyond to help me get my car moving when i got stuck in the snow going into the parking lot. My only isue was that the drive and lot were not plowed. However that was not on them.

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
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 Highlands Country Club and The Bascom Center for the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Adorable, authentic cabin. Modern amenities. Wonderful experience! Would stay again.

Reviewed on 16 November 2025

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
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.

Other neighborhoods around Downtown Highlands

Panoramic view at the lake and forest in a fall

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
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

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 Bridal Veil Falls 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
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, NC

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