Highlands, NC

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 The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Bridal Veil Falls.

Mirror Lake

While there might not be top attractions in Mirror Lake, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Bridal Veil 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 SAR 747 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
SAR 747
SAR 820 total
7 Sep - 8 Sep
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! (333 reviews)
"Very basic hotel. Nothing special. No closet in room. No coffee either."

Reviewed on 9 August 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 SAR 732 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
SAR 732
SAR 804 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (283 reviews)
"Accommodating staff!"

Reviewed on 12 August 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn

3 out of 5
790 North 4th St Highlands NC
The price is SAR 482 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
SAR 482
SAR 573 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 9 August 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 3 July 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 26 July 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! (331 reviews)
"We enjoyed our weekend in Highlands very much. The cabin was neat, clean and very cozy. Just a nice little cabin in the woods. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 12 August 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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