Highlands Hills Travel Guide

Highlands

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.
Autumn view at the Big View Scenic Overlook near Whiteside Mountain between Highlands and Cashiers

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Highlands Hills

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

2 out of 5
81 Allman Dr Franklin NC
The price is ₹8,068 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹8,068
₹9,097 total
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (1,005 reviews)
Staff was very attentive to our problem. Parking was great. Very close to the Performing Arts Center, which was where we were seeing a comedy show.

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is ₹15,733 per night from 18 May to 19 May
₹15,733
₹17,266 total
18 May - 19 May
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! (232 reviews)
Great place to stay, loved it!

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

2.5 out of 5
244 Cunningham Rd Franklin NC
The price is ₹13,232 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
₹13,232
₹14,918 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (470 reviews)
Attentive and professional staff. nice, quiet location. Enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hampton Inn Franklin
Fairway Forest

Fairway Forest

3.5 out of 5
70 Sapphire Valley Road Sapphire NC
The price is ₹8,794 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹8,794
₹12,082 total
2 Jun - 3 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Sapphire. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, hot springs on-site and a sauna. Popular attractions Sapphire Valley Ski Resort and Sapphire National ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (331 reviews)
Bed mattress was brick hard and no wifi, but place nice, very clean and people were friendly.

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Fairway Forest
The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge

2 out of 5
470 Skyline Lodge Road Highlands NC
The price is ₹23,834 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹23,834
₹26,157 total
12 May - 13 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Popular attractions Bridal Veil Falls and Cliffside ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
Overall, we felt like this place was cute, but overrated. It is an old property and the walls are paper thin. Not a big deal if you know it going into it, but it's like being in an old motel that has been re-done. Because it is. The restaurant staff (host and bartender) were LOVELY, but the drinks ...

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

The Skyline Lodge
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4 out of 5
96 Log Cabin Lane Highlands NC
Fully refundable
The price is ₹16,990 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹16,990
₹18,647 total
19 May - 20 May
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! (294 reviews)
The room was clean but just average as it relates to amenities.

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
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Other neighbourhoods around Highlands Hills

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 Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

Mirror Lake
Breathtaking view of Studlagil basalt canyon, Iceland, Europe.

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.

Highlands Falls
Aerial view of Highlands, with the downtown area and surrounding forest

Downtown Highlands

When in Downtown Highlands, you can plan a visit to Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Highlands
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


Highlands Hills Travel Guide