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 Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls.

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 SAR 657 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
SAR 657
SAR 721 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (102 reviews)
"It was close enough to town to walk if you wanted to do it…we chose to drive to town. Only suggestion…have extra cups or glasses for water…we had to empty our coffee cups to drink water. Prefer to have real coffee not instant. There was no creamer."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Trailborn Highlands
Highlander Mountain House
Highlander Mountain House
3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street, Highlands, NC
The price is SAR 731 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
SAR 731
SAR 803 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (164 reviews)
"Beautiful inn!"

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Highlander Mountain House
Outpost Inn
Outpost Inn
3 out of 5
790 North 4th St, Highlands, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 675 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
SAR 675
SAR 800 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Stay at this 3-star boutique guesthouse in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (258 reviews)
The perfect mountain getaway
"We had the best stay at the Outpost Inn. This family owned Inn was so cozy. The attention to detail was incredible. We loved the onsite coffee and wine bar. We will definitely be back! Couldn’t recommend more."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Outpost Inn
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Lush Mirror Lake Cottage Rental w/ Private Deck
Lush Mirror Lake Cottage Rental w/ Private Deck
Highlands
Stay at this cottage in Highlands. Enjoy laundry facilities, concierge services, and furnished lanais. Popular attractions The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts ...
10/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
I’d like to move in.
"This is hands-down my favorite rental property I’ve stayed at! SO cozy, relaxing, incredible location - just loved it. I’m kicking myself for forgetting to look at the mattress brand it was that comfy. Will definitely be returning and recommending to others!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Lush Mirror Lake Cottage Rental w/ Private Deck
Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!
Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!
Highlands
Stay at this cottage in Highlands. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Waterfall getaway
"We had a great trip to highlands to hike the beautiful waterfalls in the area for my teenage son’s spring break. The cabin was beautiful and minus a couple of small hiccups, was exactly what I was looking for. The front door would not lock from the outside, however it did lock from the inside and ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!
Exquisite Cottage in the Heart of Downtown!
Exquisite Cottage in the Heart of Downtown!
Highlands
Stay at this cottage in Highlands. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse ...
10/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
Perfect cottage in Highlands
"Easy walk into town. Clean house. Perfect for two couples. Will definitely return here."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Exquisite Cottage in the Heart of Downtown!
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Popular places to visit

Small, yet lovely roadside waterfall - drive under it! Such a sweet discovery.

Bridal Veil Falls

4/5(16 reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(10 reviews)

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

5/5(6 reviews)

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

4.5/5(62 reviews)

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

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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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