Downtown Highlands Travel Guide

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 
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The last of the evening light just before I slipped off the rock into the river. 
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Frozen morning sunrise. I dropped my cane down a cliff and had to go down after it I think it was worth it. 
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Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Downtown Highlands

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is ₹17,892 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹17,892
₹19,636 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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! (223 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay at the Highlander Mountain Home -spending our 25th anniversary there. We hope to return soon. Sarah was delightful and attentive. She provided answers to all of our questions. We had enjoyable conversations with the restaurant manager (and learned of her family’s long history ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is ₹5,199 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹5,199
₹6,438 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillard. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
We just needed a place for the night so wasn’t wanting much; however, the app reviews were skewed. Bathrooms moldy. Nonsmoking room filled with smoke smell. Continental breakfast was bread/toast, yogurt, packaged donuts, or cereal. We went to a great breakfast place down the street.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
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 ₹17,433 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹17,433
₹19,132 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (280 reviews)
The room was comfortable. A bit disappointed in the amenities But all in all, a good stay

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

2.5 out of 5
3245 US Highway 64 E Sapphire NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹11,210 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹11,210
₹12,667 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sapphire. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (736 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
244 Cunningham Rd Franklin NC
The price is ₹11,963 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
₹11,963
₹13,488 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)
Peaceful, tucked away from the highways and shops.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn Franklin
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

2 out of 5
81 Allman Dr Franklin NC
The price is ₹5,849 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹5,849
₹6,595 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Franklin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
The room was clean. Very friendly

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Highlands

Panoramic view at the lake and forest in a fall

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 The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts 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

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

Highlands Hills
Breathtaking view of Studlagil basalt canyon, Iceland, Europe.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts 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 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.

Lake Sequoyah
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Wildwood Mountain

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

Wildwood Mountain


Downtown Highlands Travel Guide